Reputedly Northumberland's biggest boulder; this interesting little venue is in a lovely setting and has enough at each grade to pass a couple of hours for most folk. Doing all the routes here in one visit would be quite an impressive achievement though. The block faces all directions with the slabby east face and steep west face giving the best climbing. The easiest way down is via the chipped ladder and easy angled ramp of Tourist Route on the east face. Probably the most impressive feature of the rock is the current bedding formed when the rock was originally deposited.
Routes
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14 trad routes (M...E4) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents |      | ||
| Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other | Page |
| The Drake Stone Routes The routes generally are short and sharp and protection is lacking on many of the climbs, although... |
14 | Trad |
Morning sun |
Uphill 10 mins |
302 | |
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