Sheltered, popular and polished - good cracklines.
Climbing Area:
Peak District
Rock Type:
Gritstone
Importance:
Regional
CRoW Land:
No
Ownership:
National Trust
No. of Routes:
62
Within National Park:
Yes
Year Developed:
1953
Grid Reference:
SK248798
Restrictions apply from
13 May
-
30 June.
Reason: Nesting Birds
There are Kestrels nesting in Cascara Crack (May 2022). The restriction applies to Cascara Crack to SAE inclusive.
22nd June - update - restriction extended to include Pulpit Route and Suspense /Pool Wall . Young Kestrels well on way to fledging and may be at risk of leaping early if people are too close. Crucial period before they can fly given pool below!
CRoW Information
The land above the crag is Open Access. See map here; http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/enjoying/places/openaccess/default.aspx
Group Advice
All group leaders should familiarise themselves with BMC guidelines for group use, see here, http://www.thebmc.co.uk/Download.aspx?id=350
Guidebook info currently being updated
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