The climbing venues in this area are centred around the valley of Oxendale. There are some classic Gill climbs and a few more recently developed crags. There are undoubtedly many routes in the middle grades that would benefit from being documented, especially on Crinkle Crag
| Buttress (click for routes) |
No. of Routes |
Route Type |
Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk |
Other |
Isaac Gill
NY 263050 255m. NE Facing.
Isaac Gill runs parallel to Crinkle Gill and joins in with Browney... |
1 |
 |
 |
 30 mins |
 |
Gladstone Knott
NY 256045 600m. NE Facing.
This is the crag just left of the upper section of Crinkle... |
9 |
 |
 |
 60 mins |
 |
Crinkle Gill Left Wall
GR 257049 435m. N Facing.
About 2 thirds of the way up Crinkle Gill the left wall steepens and... |
5 |
 |
 |
 50 mins |
 |
Crinkle Gill
NY 264052 300m. NE Facing.
The central stream gully that runs up from Oxendale. The right... |
3 |
 |
 |
 60 mins |
 |
Hell Gill
NY 259054 375m. SE Facing.
This the right hand stream running into Oxendale. There is a large... |
2 |
 |
 |
 60 mins |
 |
Shelter Crags
NY 252055 675m. NE Facing.
The group of crags at the north end of the Crinkles just above Three... |
5 |
 |
 |
 70 mins |
 |
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