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Jackdaw Scar (OS)

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About Jackdaw Scar (OS):

This is quite an unusual crag. There is a 30 to 40 foot limestone crag resting on a bed of sandstone. The rock overhangs at the start, then turn into limestone, that is not always totally solid. About 50 routes covering all of the grades. Worth a visit.
Nearest town or city: Appleby-in-Westmorland
Directions: OS 91 GR NY 618 213 Alt. 153m
4.5 miles west of Appleby-in-Westmoreland. Take the small road through Colby to Kings Meaburn. At the village, turn left down the hill to a ford across the river, where the crag can be seen to the right.
Latitude, Longitude: 54.58533, -2.59116
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Camping: Yes
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Quantity of Climbs: Year