Name | Grade | Type | Ascents | Rating | Sector | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Reservation
|
850
7b+
|
Boulder | 2 |
|
||
Fine Art
|
750
7a+
|
Boulder | 5 | |||
Black Tufa
|
850
7b+
|
Boulder | 3 |
|
||
Beta blocker
|
700
7a
|
Boulder | 8 |
|
||
Reservation Blocker
|
750
7a+
|
Boulder | 1 | |||
Black Art
|
900
7c
|
Boulder | 1 | |||
Dark Art
|
1000
8a
|
Boulder | 2 | |||
Black Crow
|
950
7c+
|
Boulder | 1 | |||
Black Hoe
|
1000
8a
|
Boulder | 0 | |||
Fine Beta
|
900
7c
|
Boulder | 1 | |||
Black Tufa Reservation
|
900
7c
|
Boulder | 0 | |||
Fine Reservation
|
950
7c+
|
Boulder | 0 | |||
Dark Beta
|
1000
8a
|
Boulder | 0 | |||
Dark Reservation
|
1050
8a+
|
Boulder | 0 | |||
Fine Art Direct
|
650
6c+
|
Boulder | 0 | |||
Reserved Art
|
800
7b
|
Boulder | 0 |
The area is access sensitive!
Access to the Woods has often been tenuous over the years. Most recently, due to climbers crossing the train tracks, a fence was constructed in front of Apprentice Wall; it is strongly suggested climbers avoid this area and Network Rail have indicated anyone caught on the tracks will be prosecuted. As such this area will not be detailed in the topo, although some routes will remain listed for historical accuracy.
Anston Stones Wood is a nature reserve and SSSI, hosting various important habitats and also being significant archaelogically. Evidence of human presence dates back to the Upper Paleolithic era (33,000 to 8,000 BC)!
Some longstanding rules are in place given the area's status as a nature reserve and SSSI:
- No topping out; either drop or down climb.
- Climb only on the existing walls and buttresses listed here; do not attempt to carry out additional gardening or clearance of other areas. Various blocks exist in the woods which must be left to nature. Don't worry, there's enough here to last a very long time for anyone.
- The usual rules apply otherwise; take all your litter home, keep dogs under close control and pick up their poo, absolutely no wire brushing or chipping, etc.