Stone Farm Rocks
Out near East Grinstead and overlooking Wier Wood Reservoir at NGR: TQ381347. Park the car at 383348 (don't leave any valuables as there have been a few break-ins). If there's no room there, continue down the narrow road for 200m to a car park on the left or park down by the reservoir and walk back up. Follow the footpath west on the opposite side of the road from the small car park for about 200m - the outcrop is on your left, past a BMC information sign. This outcrop is lower than the others but offers some great lines. There has been more chipping here than at any other outcrop.
There are good routes in all grades - and a lot of the routes are soloable.
| NGR |
TQ381347 Sheet135 (1:25000), Sheet 188 (1:50000) |
| Number of climbs | 120+ |
| Grade range | 1a to 6c most less than 20' (<6m). |
| Aspect | South - another sun trap! |
| Equipment | Almost fully bolted - use a long sling or tat to extend the krab over the edge |
| Condition | Clean well used rock. Dries quickly. Holds often rounded, especially on lower grades. |
| Bouldering | Ideal for soloing as the routes are generally short |
| Ownership | BMC |
| Other Facilities | |
| Pubs | In East Grinstead. Dunnings Mill is nearest. There's also the Intrepid Fox in Sharpthorne. |
Recommended routes??
3b: Curling Crack
4a: Undercut Wall
4b: Stone Farm Crack, Ashdown Wall.
4c: Remote
5a: Pinnacle Butress, Leaning Crack, S.W. Corner Scoop
5b: Front Face, Cat Wall.
5c: Control, Thin.
6a: Belle Vue Terrace, Chipperydoodah (although chipped!), Illusion.