Quayfoot Buttress has had a few days of light, scattered precipitation following a heavier spell on May 3rd, and today is mostly dry with only trace amounts forecast from mid-afternoon. The south-facing BVS rock should be largely dry through the late morning window, but persistent cloud cover, moderate humidity, and the sheltered position mean a visual check on arrival is essential before committing to climb.
Based on weather conditions only — does not cover bird nesting restrictions or other access issues.
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Site Details
A compact, friendly roadside crag in Borrowdale, directly below the road near the Bowder Stone. Excellent Borrowdale Volcanic rock with short single-pitch trad routes ideal for warming up or introducing climbers to Lake District trad. South-facing and relatively sheltered by the valley, it dries quickly and catches sun for much of the day. The classic Brown Slabs area offers delicate slab climbing at accessible grades.
Condition Notes
Sheltered Borrowdale valley position with south-facing aspect — one of the quickest-drying crags in the Lakes. Non-porous volcanic rock can often be climbed within hours of rain stopping. Some tree canopy above can cause drips to persist on the upper left section.
- Rock Type
- Rhyolite
- Wind Exposure
- Sheltered
- Altitude
- 100m
- Climbing
- Trad
- Aspects
- S SW
- Routes
- 25
- Trad Grades
- Diff – HVS
- Access
- National Trust
- Approach
- 2 min
Site Data
- Name
- Quayfoot Buttress
- County
- Lake District
- Rock Type
- Rhyolite
- Climbing Types
- Trad
- Aspects
- S, SW
- Wind Exposure
- Sheltered
- Altitude
- 100m
- Latitude
- 54.532
- Longitude
- -3.145
- OS Grid Ref
- NY 254 165
- Access Type
- National Trust
- Approach Time
- 2 min
- Problem Count
- —
- Route Count
- 25
- Boulder Grades
- —
- Trad Grades
- Diff – HVS
- Tidal
- No
- Parking Notes
- Bowder Stone car park off the B5289 in Borrowdale.
- Condition Notes
- Sheltered Borrowdale valley position with south-facing aspect — one of the quickest-drying crags in the Lakes. Non-porous volcanic rock can often be climbed within hours of rain stopping. Some tree canopy above can cause drips to persist on the upper left section.
- ID
- 45ef9326-1b75-4a5a-9940-c32955d96bfd
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