Gouther Crag
Area Summary
Gouther Crag is situated in Swindale, a picturesque valley located between Haweswater reservoir and the M6, 3km west of the small market town of Shap. The valley is reminiscent of the other quiet eastern valleys such as Longsleddle and Kentmere. Approach from junction 39 off the M6 into Shap then via Rosgill. The best parking place is in a lay-by on the left just before Truss Gap farm, as suggested in the current FRCC guide this involves ignoring the “no parking beyond this point” sign.
The bouldering is situated below the crag on two sectors which lie at the right and left of the crag, and although there are not a massive quantity of problems they are all of the highest quality. This is definitely not a beginners bouldering venue with the majority of the problems being in the 7a/V6 to 7c/V9 bracket. |Finally, please keep away from the Peregrine boulders between March and the end of June, as the boulders fall under the same nesting restrictions as the crag.
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