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=== The relative fragility of Northumberland’s sandstone crags makes the issues of ethics and style particularly important. Compared with the rest of the UK, Northumberland remains a bastion of traditional climbing. ===

The relative fragility of Northumberland’s sandstone crags makes the issues of ethics and style particularly important. Compared with the rest of the UK, Northumberland remains a bastion of traditional climbing. How did this happen and why should we protect it?

==Good Practice==

==Good Practice==

#If you have a dog(s) at the crag ensure it is under control. And note that not everyone loves a dog.

#If you have a dog(s) at the crag ensure it is under control. And note that not everyone loves a dog.

= Ethics and Style =

=Ethics and Style=

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{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yOGf58TMBg&t|300|right|Robbie Phillips highballing in Northumberland|frame}}

Our established ethics have served the County and its climbers well and they should be cherished. To summarise:

Our established ethics have served the County and its climbers well and they should be cherished. To summarise:

WHENEVER WE VISIT ONE OF OUR LOCAL SANDSTONE CRAGS WE HAVE AN IMPACT. IT IS ALL OF OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO DEMONSTRATE AND PROMOTE BEST PRACTICE IN NORTHUMBERLAND.

'''WHENEVER WE VISIT ONE OF OUR LOCAL SANDSTONE CRAGS WE HAVE AN IMPACT. IT IS ALL OF OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO DEMONSTRATE AND PROMOTE BEST PRACTICE IN NORTHUMBERLAND.'''