By Paul Reeve

Water Cum Jolly (aka WCJ) is probably the 2nd most important limestone (sport) Crag in the peak, although it does not have the same difficulty or number of hard routes as its counterpart the Cheedale Cornice, aesthetically it is far better positioned, with a set of stepped roofs that throws down a hard challenge to any budding climber looking to work their way through the grades. If you have a weakness, in strength or technique, then this is the place to discover it. None of the routes provide easy picking for the grade so if your looking for a quick grade 8 tick, walk away! Click here to find out how to get to the Cornice.

Positioned down the river from Ravens Tor, or up river from Rubicon, the crag is a 15 to 20 min scenic walk from the car. The driest approach is from Rubicon, cross the bridge and follow the path on the hill. Situated on the northside of the River, amongst trees, the crag gets the sun early in the morning and then subject to air temperature is great for the rest of the day. The Crag normally dries out in June, with conditions improving as you move towards autumn, however it doesn't take to many days of rain before the main seepage lines start to weep. Early season will see the need for a bit of route cleaning with a toothbrush. Some routes such as Albartrossity direct benefit greatly from a cool day when those final sloping holes feel a whole grade easier then in the heat of a summer's day.