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Wicken Stones

Western Gritstone

Gritstone outcrop situated on private farmland and close to farms - bouldering and short routes.

Crag information
Climbing Area: Peak District Rock Type: Gritstone
Importance: Local CRoW Land: No
Ownership: Private No. of Routes: 25
Within National Park: No Year Developed: 1960
Grid Reference: SJ898568

Access has previously been banned due to the proximity of the owner's house.

Recent negotiations have established a tentative arrangement allowing access on the basis of good behaviour. Permission should be gained ahead of a visit as described below.

As this crag is very close to the owner's house it is extremely important that visitors behave accordingly. This means:

  • Small groups only
  • Be respectful, polite, and courteous 
  • Keep noise to a minimum (certainly no shouting/swearing)
  • Leave no trace. Brush chalk off after climbing. Pick up any litter you find.
  • No 'toileting' at the crag!

Parking and Approach

Park on Lask Lane near the junction, heeding all 'No Parking' signs.

Arrangements to visit are being managed by the area access rep Andi Turner, who can be contacted on 07708 316755. Access is generally granted so long as numbers are low.

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Anonymous User
11/03/2019
Wasn't aware of the change of access. Bouldered there today and encountered Hayley Hall, the landowner's daughter-in-law. She said that they would be willing to allow climbers to visit IF they asked for permission at the farm above the crag first (and if permission was granted would be allowed to park in that road), subject to this being okay with her father-in-law and there not being any conflict of interest. She seemed quite affable and her attitude was "you need to ask for permission so we know who is here" rather than "no access at all". I reassured her that climbers would be very respectful of such restrictions, and that the BMC had investigated liability issues and made it clear landowners weren't liable.
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    Wicken Stones

    Western Gritstone