CORBY'S CRAG

Corby's is a lovely cliff in an idyllic setting, with a good spread of routes, afternoon sun and splendid views over towards the Cheviot - there is little wonder that the crag has long been popular.
Access - The accessibility and quality of the crag has lead to some problems. The rock at Corby's is softer than at many Northumberland venues and it is suffering from inappropriate use - please be aware of the problems and act accordingly.
Abseiling - The area above South Buttress is a popular abseiling venue and the severe degradation of the cliff top is evident for all to see. The thin vegetation has gone, replaced by loose sand, which washes down the crag with each wet spell. Put simply, this is not a good place for repeated group use. Indoor walls, bridges and quarries make better abseiling venues where less damage is likely to be done.
Top-roping - Although pretty much part of climbing nowadays, top-roping needs to be done with some common sense. For example, the cliff edge above Audacity is already deeply grooved from people ticking this great classic. If you really must top-rope it (the gear is excellent you know) ensure the ropes hang over the cliff edge and that they are padded.

Routes

44 trad routes (D...E4) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents