Sheffield Area
Ladybower Area
Stanage
BurbageValley
Millstone Area
Derwent Edges
Chatsworth Area
Southern Crags
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Eastern Grit Logistics
Tourist Information, When to Go
Mobile Phones
Most of the crags described in this book have reasonable mobile phone coverage across
the major networks. Possible exceptions are the remote moorland crags to the north and
some of the deeper quarries where coverage can be intermittent or not available at all. In an
emergency scramble up to higher ground to try to access a decent signal.
Tourist Information Offices
If you are short of ideas of what to do on a wet day, need some accommodation, want
information on walks or are just interested in local history, take a look at the
Tourist
Information Offices
. They will be able to provide much more information than is possible to
include on these pages.
Sheffield
- The Winter Gardens. Tel: 0114 273 4672
Chesterfield
- Rykneld Square, Chesterfield. Tel: 01246 345777
Buxton
- The Pavilion Gardens. Tel: 01298 25106
Bakewell
- Old Market Hall, Bridge Street. Tel: 01629 813227
Leek
- 1 Market Place, Leek. Tel: 01538 483741
More information and other travel tips are available at
When to Go
Eastern Grit can offer something for the diligent explorer on most days of the year; there
is nearly always a vehicle or two parked at the Popular End of Stanage even on the most
miserable of days. Crisp winter conditions are ideal for the harder routes, whereas spring
can offer perfect conditions when the crags and ground dry out and it isn't too hot. Once
the summer arrives, shade can usually be found by making an early start. Alternatively
consider heading up to the higher edges where there is often a cooling breeze, although
midges can be a problem. In the autumn the rain causes the greening of the lower cliffs but
good conditions can often be found on the more exposed edges. A cloud inversion filling the
Derwent Valley is quite a common experience with the long cold nights of late autumn and
into the winter, making for superb conditions on Froggatt and Curbar.
On cold winter days Rivelin is a good bet. During wetter weather crags such as Wharncliffe
and Agden are worth considering - not only are they both quick to dry but they also lie to the
east of the main hills so benefit from a rain-shadow effect.
Temperature ˚C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average Max Temp (˚C)
6 6 9 10 14 17 20 19 15 12 8 5
Average Min Temp (˚C)
1 1 3 3 6 9 11 11 8 6 3 1
Average Rain Days/Month
9 10 8 6 6 5 6 6 7 7 8 6
Mountain Rescue
In the event of an accident requiring the assistance of Mountain Rescue:
Dial 112 and ask for 'POLICE - MOUNTAIN RESCUE'
This is very important since just asking for 'Police' will redirect you to a switchboard which
could be a long way from your current location. This can cause delays in the rescue
procedure as the authorities try and track down where the injured party is. Asking for
'Mountain Rescue' will immediately redirect you to people who know the area well.
