Southern Crags
Chatsworth Area
Derwent Edges
Millstone Area
BurbageValley
Stanage
Ladybower Area
Sheffield Area
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Approach
Sun
Shelter
Green
Summary
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20 - 40 min
R
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A short outcrop overlooking Stocksbridge. Routes tend to be steep, fingery
and hard. Bad landings are common.
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A
6 - 10 min
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A large and rather unstable cliff that adds something a little different into the
local mix. GREAT CARE is needed when climbing here.
70
S
10 - 15 min
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A crag within the Sheffield city boundary. South facing and quite low so a
good bet for cold sunny days. Can be green after rain.
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S
40 min
R $
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A wild and remote-feeling crag reached by the longest walk-in in the book. A
superb setting makes it well worth a summer visit.
100
S
15 - 22 min
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A lovely setting above the Ladybower Reservoir with a great set of routes on a
series of quality buttresses. Often busy.
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S
12 - 25 min
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The northern chunk of Stanage provides a neat contrast to the rest of the cliff
with remote-feeling climbs that can be green in winter.
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S
12 - 18 min
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The Plantation provides many and varied routes in a charming setting above
the trees. Very popular with both boulderers and route climbers.
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S
5 - 15 min
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The most popular crag in the Peak/UK/World - you will need to share it with
others, but there is plenty to go round.
218
A
2 - 20 min
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Plenty of short but good quality routes scattered along the edge. The left end
can be very busy but walking right will ease the crowding.
274
S
5 - 6 min
U $
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Only a small crag but the Leaning Block has a brilliant set of rough, tough and
steep climbs. The shorter walls are worth a visit.
296
S
20 min
W $
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A minor outcrop with some morning sun which is rare for Eastern Grit. The
more impressive northern sector is always dirty.
306
A
8 - 20 min
T $
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A set of generally short and shady buttresses and a couple of dingy quarries.
Oddly it is home to many of grit's hardest offerings.
310
S
10 min
T $
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Only a small outcrop with a minor selection of climbs in a lovely breezy
setting. A great spot to watch the sun go down.
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F
5 - 12 min
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The finest quarry in the UK with superb walls and soaring crack-lines. Once
an aid venue, now home to a great set of free climbs.
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G
4 - 8 min
R *
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Millstone's little sister, a tree-filled quarry with a fine set of steep routes
around a green pond. Quite good for beginners.
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A
1 - 2 min
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Another hole in the ground. The popular easy climbs in the first bay are very
tired although there are better routes to the right.
368
A
5 - 18 min
R $
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Some excellent cracks and the best set of slabby routes in the Eastern Peak.
The cracks are safe, the slabs aren't.
376
A
3 - 20 min
R $
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Curbar's reputation is well known; beefy cracks and serious face climbs
means that visits here often involve memorable struggles.
404
A
5 - 20 min
R $
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A small rambling crag which is often very quiet. Not much in the way of
classics but a decent set of easier climbs.
440
A
10 - 25 min
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Some jutting buttresses poking from a wooded bouldery hillside. Can be
green and midgy when humid. Best after a dry spell.
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S
10 - 15 min
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A popular spot with beginners and groups and often very busy. Some routes
are polished, especially the starts.
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A
8 - 10 min
T *
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A crag with a similar feel to Gardom's, neglected and a bit overgrown,
although nice when the conditions are right.
494
A
6 min
U *
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Twin pinnacles in a superb rural setting. Popular with boulderers and walkers,
but there is a pleasant set of climbs here too.
506
S
10 min
U *
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Some superb soaring walls and classic routes. The removal of the trees
means the place can now be viewed in all its glory.
510
S
5 - 8 min
U *
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A dark crag with a contrasting set of climbs, some great historical challenges
and a fine set of modern desperates. Often green.
520
A
10 - 12 min
W *
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A rhododendron-cloaked crag overlooking the Amber Valley. The main
buttresses stick proud of the shrubs and are worth a look. Very sheltered.
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S
5 min
U *
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An extensive and gloomy quarry, though most of the routes are neglected and
overgrown. We include the two classics.
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G
10 - 12 min
U *
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Another very sheltered crag, a good bet on windy days and you will probably
have the whole place to yourself.
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Faded symbol means that only some of the routes are green or the crag doesn't always offer shelter.
