Map Reference: NU074096
Situation and
Character
The crag is situated in Thrunton Wood approximately 2½
km north of Coe Crag and commands an expansive view of Whittingham Vale to the
Cheviots beyond. There are several independent buttresses spread across a steep
and vegetated hillside and because of the difficulty in traversing that
hillside, it is usually easier to use the forest track which runs above the
crags to progress from buttress to buttress. It is not a popular crag and most
of the routes may be dirty although West Buttress does see some traffic, is
relatively clean and has a number of excellent routes.
Approaches and Access
Turn left off the A697 half a mile north of the cross-roads with the B6341
at a bend signposted Thrunton Wood and follow the road over the bridge at Rough
Castles to park at the Forestry Commission car park. Continue along the road for
a further 800 metres until a track is seen on the left. Follow the track west
for about 2 kilometres until the crag is sighted stretching across the hillside
to the right.
First time visitors to the crag are advised to locate West Buttress from which
the other buttresses can most easily be located.
FIRST ASCENTS:
| Big Bad Ad Direct | Hugh Banner | |||
| Lord of the Flies | Bob Hutchinson | |||
| Lord of the Flies-Lambs Finish | Jeff Lamb | |||
| Thrunton Front | Malcolm Rowe | 1968 |
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Northumberland Climbing Guide The definitive guide to climbing routes in Northumberland. Updates available from the NMC here.
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The Northumberland Bouldering Guide The Second Edition of the guide was written and produced by the people who developed the area. Updates available from the NMC here.
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For more information about this crag visit the NMC website.