England Guide

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1. England 25,486 routes in Region

2 1 3 5 4

1 Peak District 2 Northern England 3 Midlands 4 South-West England 5 South East England

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Seasonality

Rock climbing, Trad climbing and other styles

Lat / Long: 52.774502, -1.840212

1.1. Peak District 5,866 routes in Region

2 3 1

1 Peak District Limestone 2 Western Gritstone 3 Eastern Gritstone

Summary:

Trad climbing, Bouldering and other styles

Lat / Long: 53.570369, -1.801358

1.1.1. Peak District Limestone 1,188 routes in Crag

Summary:

Sport climbing, Trad climbing and other styles

Lat / Long: 53.204589, -1.736059

summary

Huge overhanging wall stays dry in all conditions.Many hidden gems further along the road.

description

Historically very important with ascents of significance by Moon,Moffat etc.

access issues

No access issues.Crag roadside.

approach

Unmissable.

where to stay

5 minutes from Tideswell.20 minutes from Buxton.Lots of b and b.

ethic

Wall is bolted.Obviously no chipping.Busy walking area,so not too much swearing!

history

Hugely important crag.Seminal ascents by Moon,Moffat,mcclure etc.A mecca for hard sport and bouldering.

1.1.2. Western Gritstone 366 routes in Region

Summary:

Rock climbing, Trad climbing and Bouldering

Lat / Long: 53.584248, -1.831570

1.1.3. Eastern Gritstone 4,312 routes in Region

Summary:

Trad climbing, Bouldering and Rock climbing

Lat / Long: 53.315524, -1.617218

1.2. Northern England 14,473 routes in Region

Summary:

Mostly Rock climbing

Lat / Long: 54.552061, -1.994209

description

Except https://www.thecrag.com/climbing/united-kingdom/england/peak-district.

1.2.1. Yorkshire 7,460 routes in Region

Summary:

Mostly Rock climbing

Lat / Long: 53.947290, -1.384580

description

Except https://www.thecrag.com/climbing/united-kingdom/england/peak-district.

1.2.2. Cumbria 5,790 routes in Region

Summary:

Mostly Rock climbing

Lat / Long: 54.574702, -2.944445

1.2.3. Lancashire 99 routes in Region

Summary:

Trad climbing, Rock climbing and Bouldering

Lat / Long: 53.852654, -2.630965

1.2.4. Greater Manchester 53 routes in Region

Summary:

Trad climbing, Bouldering 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 444 routes in Region

Summary:

Mostly Rock climbing

Lat / Long: 54.753940, -1.731824

1.2.6. Northumberland 613 routes in Region

Summary:

Mostly Rock climbing

Lat / Long: 55.251243, -2.021037

1.2.7. Cheshire 14 routes in Crag

Summary:

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 742 routes in Region

8 7 3 4 5 6 1 2

1 Shropshire 2 Markfield Quarry 3 Hangingstone Quarry 4 Beacon Hill 5 Forest Rock 6 The Brand 7 Charnwood Quarry 8 Staffordshire

Summary:

Bouldering, Trad climbing and Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 52.546243, -1.816867

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 33 routes in Area

Summary:

All Trad climbing

Lat / Long: 52.638674, -2.873481

1.3.2. Markfield Quarry 19 routes in Crag

Summary:

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

Summary:

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 52.730739, -1.223769

summary

Slate Quarry

1.3.4. Beacon Hill 0 routes in Crag

1.3.5. Forest Rock 0 routes in Crag

1.3.6. The Brand 0 routes in Crag

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 677 routes in Crag

Summary:

Bouldering and Trad climbing

Lat / Long: 53.075983, -1.923713

1.4. South-West England 3,819 routes in Region

Summary:

Trad climbing, Sport climbing and other styles

Lat / Long: 50.892858, -3.855621

1.4.1. Somerset 1,299 routes in Region

Summary:

Trad climbing, Rock climbing and other styles

Lat / Long: 51.383509, -2.599851

1.4.2. North Devon 82 routes in Region

Summary:

Trad climbing, Rock climbing and Bouldering

Lat / Long: 51.079374, -4.137251

1.4.3. Dartmoor 202 routes in Region

Summary:

Trad climbing, Bouldering and Rock climbing

Lat / Long: 50.567508, -3.930675

1.4.4. South Devon 149 routes in Region

Summary:

Mostly Rock climbing

Lat / Long: 50.425770, -3.747443

1.4.5. Cornwall 164 routes in Region

Summary:

Mostly Trad climbing

Lat / Long: 50.437921, -4.974958

1.4.6. Lundy Heritage Coast 92 routes in Region

Summary:

Mostly Trad climbing

Lat / Long: 51.178289, -4.667579

1.4.7. Gloucestershire 507 routes in Region

Summary:

Trad climbing, Sport climbing and other styles

Lat / Long: 51.759581, -2.478527

1.4.8. Dorset 1,350 routes in Region

Summary:

Sport climbing, Bouldering and other styles

Lat / Long: 50.576102, -2.197954

1.5. South East England 586 routes in Region

Summary:

Mostly Top roping

Lat / Long: 51.226906, -0.068323

1.5.1. Upnor, Rochester 1 route in Crag

Summary:

All Rock climbing

Lat / Long: 51.296914, 0.432136

1.5.2. Kent 575 routes in Area

Summary:

Mostly Top roping

Lat / Long: 51.127440, 0.263670

1.5.3. Greater London 10 routes in Area

Summary:

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

description

http://www.boulderbrighton.com

1.5.6. Craggy Island 0 routes in Gym

description

http://www.craggy-island.com