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Table of contents
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England
32832 in Region
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1.1.
Peak District 11429 in Region
- 1.1.1. Peak District Limestone 1589 in Crag
- 1.1.2. Western Gritstone 4487 in Region
- 1.1.3. Eastern Gritstone 5353 in Region
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1.2.
Northern England / The North 15149 in Region
- 1.2.1. Yorkshire 7886 in Region
- 1.2.2. Cumbria 5804 in Region
- 1.2.3. Lancashire 99 in Region
- 1.2.4. Greater Manchester 140 in Region
- 1.2.5. Tyne and Wear and Durham 449 in Region
- 1.2.6. Northumberland 757 in Region
- 1.2.7. Cheshire 14 in Crag
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1.3.
Midlands 1765 in Region
- 1.3.1. Shropshire 78 in Area
- 1.3.2. Markfield Quarry 19 in Crag
- 1.3.3. Hangingstone Quarry 13 in Crag
- 1.3.4. Beacon Hill 54 in Crag
- 1.3.5. Forest Rock 97 in Crag
- 1.3.6. The Brand 33 in Crag
- 1.3.7. Charnwood Quarry 0 in Crag
- 1.3.8. Staffordshire 740 in Crag
- 1.3.9. Cademan Wood and Broad Hill 356 in Area
- 1.3.10. Granitethorpe Quarry 12 in Crag
- 1.3.11. Croft Crags 12 in Crag
- 1.3.12. Grace Dieu Boulder 18 in Crag
- 1.3.13. High Sharpley 30 in Crag
- 1.3.14. Ratchet Hill 13 in Crag
- 1.3.15. Whitwick Quarry 7 in Crag
- 1.3.16. High Tor 38 in Crag
- 1.3.17. Blackbrook Reservoir 10 in Crag
- 1.3.18. Oaks Pinnacle 32 in Crag
- 1.3.19. Bardon Hill 46 in Crag
- 1.3.20. The Outwoods 21 in Crag
- 1.3.21. Hangstone Rocks 13 in Crag
- 1.3.22. Windmill Hill 15 in Crag
- 1.3.23. Craig Buddon 24 in Crag
- 1.3.24. Mountsorrel Crags 47 in Crag
- 1.3.25. Anchor Church Caves 11 in Crag
- 1.3.26. Ticknall Lime Yards 11 in Crag
- 1.3.27. Carver's Rocks 15 in Crag
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1.4.
South-West England 3900 in Region
- 1.4.1. Somerset / Bristol, Avon and Cheddar 1343 in Region
- 1.4.2. North Devon 56 in Region
- 1.4.3. Dartmoor 202 in Region
- 1.4.4. South Devon 149 in Region
- 1.4.5. Cornwall 164 in Region
- 1.4.6. Lundy Heritage Coast 92 in Region
- 1.4.7. Gloucestershire 524 in Region
- 1.4.8. Dorset / South Coast 1369 in Region
- 1.4.9. M5 motorway bridge 1 in Crag
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1.5.
South East England 589 in Region
- 1.5.1. Upnor, Rochester 1 in Crag
- 1.5.2. Kent 578 in Area
- 1.5.3. Greater London 10 in Area
- 1.5.4. Saltdean 0 in Crag
- 1.5.5. Boulder Brighton 0 in Gym
- 1.5.6. Craggy Island 0 in Gym
- 1.5.7. Eastbourne, DOP 136 suite, BN21 2UD 0 in Boulder
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1.1.
Peak District 11429 in Region
1. England 32,832 routes in Region
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Rock climbing, Trad climbing and other styles
Lat / Long: 52.774502, -1.840212
1.1. Peak District 11,429 routes in Region
- Summary:
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Trad climbing, Bouldering and other styles
Lat / Long: 53.356138, -1.797008
1.1.1. Peak District Limestone 1,589 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Sport climbing, Trad climbing and other styles
Lat / Long: 53.204589, -1.736059
summary
One of the best climbing locations in the UK with plenty of sport and traditional climbing areas.
description
Located in the Peak District, consisting of natural limestone cliffs and huge abandoned quarries. Some famous (Eye of the Tiger) hard trad test pieces and one of the world's first 9a (Hubble) routes are located here.
access issues
For up-to-date access information please visit the BMS RAD database. https://www.thebmc.co.uk/modules/RAD/
approach
Train - Matlock, Chesterfield, and Sheffield are all well serviced. Car - Same cities are all well serviced via the M1 motorway, the local roads up to the crags are all very reasonable and scenic.
where to stay
Plenty of B&B and hotels in the area. Youth hostel (YHA) is available in Matlock, Eyam, Ilam and Ravenstor.
ethic
Being a national park, consult the local guide books and the regional access database for any closures. As usual, Nesting birds, and protected flora should be preserved. Some crags are on Private land, and therefore act reasonably if asked to leave.
history
Hugely important crag.Seminal ascents by Moon, Moffat, Mcclure etc.A mecca for hard sport and bouldering.
1.1.2. Western Gritstone 4,487 routes in Region
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Trad climbing, Bouldering and other styles
Lat / Long: 53.472191, -1.898135
1.1.3. Eastern Gritstone 5,353 routes in Region
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Trad climbing, Bouldering and Rock climbing
Lat / Long: 53.255838, -1.616095
1.2. Northern England 15,149 routes in Region
- Summary:
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Rock climbing, Trad climbing and other styles
Lat / Long: 54.552061, -1.994209
description
1.2.1. Yorkshire 7,886 routes in Region
- Summary:
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Rock climbing, Trad climbing and other styles
Lat / Long: 53.947290, -1.384580
description
1.2.2. Cumbria 5,804 routes in Region
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Mostly Rock climbing
Lat / Long: 54.574702, -2.944445
1.2.3. Lancashire 99 routes in Region
- Summary:
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Trad climbing, Rock climbing and Bouldering
Lat / Long: 53.852654, -2.630965
1.2.4. Greater Manchester 140 routes in Region
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Bouldering, Trad climbing and Rock climbing
Lat / Long: 53.534158, -2.304071
description
The area around Manchester, roughly a half an hour drive.
1.2.5. Tyne and Wear and Durham 449 routes in Region
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Mostly Rock climbing
Lat / Long: 54.753940, -1.731824
1.2.6. Northumberland 757 routes in Region
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Mostly Trad climbing
Lat / Long: 55.251243, -2.021037
1.2.7. Cheshire 14 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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All Rock climbing
Lat / Long: 53.332915, -2.750623
summary
Cheshire's very own bouldering wall
description
Great venue with lots of potential
access issues
None
approach
5 minute walk in
where to stay
Liverpool
ethic
No chipping
history
N/A
1.3. Midlands 1,765 routes in Region
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Bouldering, Trad climbing and other styles
Lat / Long: 52.519070, -0.917745
summary
Great for when you can't access anywhere else
description
All the random crags between London and the Peak District (https://www.thecrag.com/climbing/united-kingdom/england/peak-district)
history
See http://www.leicesterclimbs.f9.co.uk/Intro.htm#ACK for a detailed area history
1.3.1. Shropshire 78 routes in Area
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Sport climbing and Trad climbing
Lat / Long: 52.731266, -2.946945
1.3.2. Markfield Quarry 19 routes in Crag
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All Trad climbing
Lat / Long: 52.688089, -1.282952
summary
Markfield Quarry
description
Quarried granite hill with a selection of slabby and steeper routes
access issues
Signage says no climbing, but there is no official ban. Be discrete
approach
Park at the car park directory outside and walk 5 minutes right (shorter) or left around the fence until you see rocks.
There have been multiple complaints of car break-ins on UKClimbing.
1.3.3. Hangingstone Quarry 13 routes in Crag
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Mostly Sport climbing
Lat / Long: 52.730739, -1.223769
summary
Slate Quarry
1.3.4. Beacon Hill 54 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Bouldering and Trad climbing
Lat / Long: 52.728980, -1.248233
1.3.5. Forest Rock 97 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Mostly Bouldering
Lat / Long: 52.722215, -1.214358
1.3.6. The Brand 33 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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All Trad climbing
Lat / Long: 52.713939, -1.206565
description
The Brand is the name of the house owned by the Martin family. Over the years a very good relationship with the family has been built up with the local climbing community. This has resulted in there being no problem with people climbing providing they have contacted the family or their land agent, and been given permission.
access issues
Access is strictly limited to parties having permission to climb from the family. You should telephone first and follow the instructions given.
You may or may not be granted permission to climb; this is at the family’s discretion.
You will be asked to park at the house.
Climbers are asked not to destroy the excellent relationship that exists with the family by climbing without permission and leaving litter.
It is useless to trespass because the crag is plainly visible from the house.
The garden is also a Site of Special Scientific Interest because of the rare lichen and fern species situated here.
1.3.7. Charnwood Quarry 0 routes in Crag
1.3.8. Staffordshire 740 routes in Crag
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Bouldering, Trad climbing and Rock climbing
Lat / Long: 53.075983, -1.923713
description
Staffordshire is a county south west of the Peak District National Park. There are both gritstone and limestone crags with bouldering, and both trad and sport routes on good quality rock.
1.3.9. Cademan Wood and Broad Hill 356 routes in Area
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Mostly Bouldering
Lat / Long: 52.750908, -1.350864
summary
Tors and boulders of volcanic breccia scattered around Cademan Wood and Broad Hill.
access issues
Cademan Woods has become increasingly popular with climbers, however, this increased traffic is presenting a threat to continued access. Please keep an eye on the access advice on UKC.com which will be more up to date than this guide. Many of the issues that come with increased traffic can be addressed if we park sensibly and pick up any litter found. Climbers need to show that they are having a positive impact on the local environment and community.
1.3.10. Granitethorpe Quarry 12 routes in Crag
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All Trad climbing
Lat / Long: 52.539010, -1.271738
1.3.11. Croft Crags 12 routes in Crag
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All Bouldering
Lat / Long: 52.558257, -1.248605
1.3.12. Grace Dieu Boulder 18 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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All Bouldering
Lat / Long: 52.754460, -1.360964
1.3.13. High Sharpley 30 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Mostly Bouldering
Lat / Long: 52.747594, -1.334587
1.3.14. Ratchet Hill 13 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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All Bouldering
Lat / Long: 52.742590, -1.340376
1.3.15. Whitwick Quarry 7 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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All Bouldering
Lat / Long: 52.739638, -1.341323
1.3.16. High Tor 38 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Mostly Bouldering
Lat / Long: 52.738452, -1.328113
1.3.17. Blackbrook Reservoir 10 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Trad climbing and Bouldering
Lat / Long: 52.749875, -1.313548
1.3.18. Oaks Pinnacle 32 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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All Bouldering
Lat / Long: 52.739211, -1.309218
1.3.19. Bardon Hill 46 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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All Bouldering
Lat / Long: 52.713921, -1.319264
1.3.20. The Outwoods 21 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Mostly Trad climbing
Lat / Long: 52.744880, -1.240202
1.3.21. Hangstone Rocks 13 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Mostly Trad climbing
Lat / Long: 52.732680, -1.227333
1.3.22. Windmill Hill 15 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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All Bouldering
Lat / Long: 52.724102, -1.222296
1.3.23. Craig Buddon 24 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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All Trad climbing
Lat / Long: 52.729469, -1.175780
1.3.24. Mountsorrel Crags 47 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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All Bouldering
Lat / Long: 52.729016, -1.139563
1.3.25. Anchor Church Caves 11 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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All Trad climbing
Lat / Long: 52.841629, -1.495674
1.3.26. Ticknall Lime Yards 11 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Mostly Bouldering
Lat / Long: 52.810425, -1.466926
1.3.27. Carver's Rocks 15 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Mostly Trad climbing
Lat / Long: 52.800492, -1.510057
1.4. South-West England 3,900 routes in Region
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Trad climbing, Sport climbing and other styles
Lat / Long: 50.892858, -3.855621
1.4.1. Somerset 1,343 routes in Region
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Trad climbing, Rock climbing and other styles
Lat / Long: 51.383509, -2.599851
1.4.2. North Devon 56 routes in Region
- Summary:
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Rock climbing, Trad climbing and Bouldering
Lat / Long: 51.079374, -4.137251
1.4.3. Dartmoor 202 routes in Region
- Summary:
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Trad climbing, Bouldering and Rock climbing
Lat / Long: 50.567508, -3.930675
1.4.4. South Devon 149 routes in Region
- Summary:
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Rock climbing, Sport climbing and other styles
Lat / Long: 50.425770, -3.747443
1.4.5. Cornwall 164 routes in Region
- Summary:
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Mostly Trad climbing
Lat / Long: 50.437921, -4.974958
1.4.6. Lundy Heritage Coast 92 routes in Region
- Summary:
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Mostly Trad climbing
Lat / Long: 51.178289, -4.667579
1.4.7. Gloucestershire 524 routes in Region
- Summary:
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Trad climbing, Sport climbing and other styles
Lat / Long: 51.759581, -2.478527
1.4.8. Dorset 1,369 routes in Region
- Summary:
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Sport climbing, Bouldering and other styles
Lat / Long: 50.576102, -2.197954
1.4.9. M5 motorway bridge 1 route in Crag
- Summary:
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All Trad climbing
Lat / Long: 50.688289, -3.482886
1.5. South East England 589 routes in Region
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Mostly Top roping
Lat / Long: 51.225051, -0.068323
1.5.1. Upnor, Rochester 1 route in Crag
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All Rock climbing
Lat / Long: 51.296914, 0.432136
1.5.2. Kent 578 routes in Area
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Mostly Top roping
Lat / Long: 51.127440, 0.263670
1.5.3. Greater London 10 routes in Area
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All Bouldering
Lat / Long: 51.506426, -0.029833
1.5.4. Saltdean 0 routes in Crag
summary
Careful climbing on chalk cliffs with axes and crampons
1.5.5. Boulder Brighton 0 routes in Gym
1.5.6. Craggy Island 0 routes in Gym
1.5.7. Eastbourne, DOP 136 suite, BN21 2UD 0 routes in Boulder
description
Wall of the section 136 suite which has the door and window on it. Route start at either end of wall and finishes at the other side. Left to right is far easier than right to left.
approach
Entry with police via a section 136
history
Previously used to cage ill people.