The only crag in the Yorkshire section which isn't actually in Yorkshire, Goldsborough Carr is an isolated set of buttresses overlooking open countryside to the south of Upper Teesdale in County Durham. Although not very extensive, and not especially high, the cliff has an intense set of climbs. Many should be considered as extended boulder problems due to the undercut nature of the two main buttresses which gives the routes hard starts at a bouldering height with easier climbing above. Visitors from afar are rare up on these wild moors, though if you are passing, a couple for hours spent here should blow your forearms away. There are a dozen or so belay stakes above the crag if you decide you want to lead the routes, but for most a pad or two will do for the starts on Thornbird and Thin Wall Buttresses.
Routes
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17 trad routes (D...E6) 30 boulder problems (VB...V10) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents |        | ||
| Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other | Page |
| Hubris Area The first walls on the sunny side of the hill, they are only short, but despite this it has are... |
19 | Boulder |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 10 mins |
Windy | 186 |
| Thornbirds Buttress The left-hand of the two main buttresses is recognised by its full width overhang that blocks... |
14 | Boulder |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 10 mins |
Windy | 188 |
| Thin Wall Buttress The is 'the other' fine buttress here and again has a good set of climbs, on the 'tough starting... |
14 | Boulder |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 10 mins |
Windy | 189 |
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