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High Crag is a small collection of boulders on the north edge of Rombald's Moor near Ilkley in West Yorkshire, not far from the Swastika Stone boulders. The climbing is limited, but a few of the problems are superb - combined with the magnificent situation high above Wharfedale this makes a visit a well worthwhile. The problems described here were first recorded by Richard Seabrook in the summer 2003.

Topo Expand Low Block

The first boulder, lowest down the hillside, has an arete facing Wharfedale with clean walls either side.
Leftism (6b+), High Crag
Leftism 6b+ (V4)   1 photo 1 2 comments 2 2 votes 2
The left side of the arete from a sit start. An excellent, barn-doory problem.
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Topo Middle Block

This block is much smaller and only has one problem.
Rob's Traverse (6a), High Crag
Rob's Traverse 6a (V3)   1 photo 1 1 comment 1 1 vote 1
Traverse the lip of the boulder from a sit-start on the right. Might be very good if it were clean.

Topo Expand High Block

The largest boulder at High Crag, on the edge of the moor.
Storm 3000 (5+), High Crag
Storm 3000 5+ (V2)   1 photo 1 0 comments 0 1 vote 1
Traverse the line of ledges at the left side of the boulder from left to right. Needs cleaning.
Phat Planet (6a), High Crag
Phat Planet 6a (V3)   1 photo 1 0 comments 0 0 votes 0
Sit-start at a good pocket left of the arete and use a crimp up left and a good pocket to reach the top. Excellent.
Afro Left (5+), High Crag
Afro Left 5+ (V2)   1 photo 1 0 comments 0 0 votes 0
The left side of the arete is good.
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Small Block

Left of High Block is a small, undercut boulder.
Carolyn's Frump (6a), High Crag
Carolyn's Frump 6a (V3)   1 photo 1 video 1 0 comments 0 0 votes 0
Sit-start to the right of the little roof, move left to the arete and finish straight up.