An old quarry with some very impressive walls and aretes, generally solid rock, with some good bouldering dotted around. A good evening crag, as it faces west. Worth taking a bike up, just so you can get back to the car in 5 mins as it is all downhill.
Climbing Area:
Peak District
Rock Type:
Gritstone
Importance:
Local
CRoW Land:
Yes
Ownership:
Unknown
No. of Routes:
45
Within National Park:
Yes
Year Developed:
Grid Reference:
SK071949
Restrictions apply from
1 June
-
15 July.
Reason: Nesting Birds
A kestrel is nesting in the bay on the right hand side of the crag. The exact nest locaiton isn't known but is likely to be on Buffalo Soldiers - please avoid this route whlst the birds are nesting, likely to be around the end of June/early July.
Parking and Approach
Park at the first sharp harpin on the snake pass, and walk down to Mossy Lea Farm, go right just after the farm, up Doctor's Gate. after a couple of minutes bear/turn left where a vague farm track leads to the crag.
CRoW Information
Open access land, designated under the Countryside & Rights of Way Act (2000) give area access rather than linear access as provided by public rights of way. It also gives a legal right of access specifically for climbing, as well as walking and other quiet recreation on foot.
Please bear in mind however that the landowner still has the right to restrict access for up to 28 days per year (often used on public safety grounds for shooting in moorland areas), and can also apply for longer term restrictions with Natural England (such as bans on dogs, or regular restrictions during particular times of year). It is important to check for these restrictions regularly as they can be added at short notice – all details for open access land in England can be found on Natural England’s website .
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