Cheedale is a SSSI and SAC with a high level of legal protection under European law. Access for climbing is concessionary and can only be maintained if climber's continue to adhere to a number of conditions agreed with Derbyshire Wildlife Trust (who own the Southern bank of the river). These include:
Blackwell Halt
This compact wall has a good set of mid-grade routes. The setting is pleasant and there is plenty of picnic potential at the base. The wall faces south although the lower section is in the shade of the trees. There is little seepage and it is well sheltered from the wind.
Approach - From the Monsal Trail on the Chee Dale Upper Approach, head down towards the cafe/cycle hire. Cross the bridge and turn sharply left at the cottages to follow a small path along the edge of the river past a pump house. This leads to a tunnel under the train tracks. On leaving the tunnel, cross the fence on the left and go up some hidden stone steps. From here a path leads up into the grassy field below the quarry.
Access - The new landowner of Blackwell Halt is working towards being able to give permission for climbers to access the site but is not currently able to do so. If you do decide to visit, be aware you may be asked to leave - please be polite and courteous at all times.
Rockfax Description
A popular route with complex moves on the lower wall and a pushy move above the break. The rest out left between the two is naughty but nice. © Rockfax
FA. Gary Gibson 1986.
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Alan James - Rockfax | 18 Sep, 2022 |
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βeta: The lower-off is round a dead ash tree. I added a temporary rope to the solid tree behind today and tried to make it take the weight of the belay and make it safe(er). I suspect the tree will collapse this winter. Needs a proper belay long term though. | βeta? | |
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βeta: The lower-off is round a dead ash tree. I added a temporary rope to the solid tree behind today and tried to make it take the weight of the belay and make it safe(er). I suspect the tree will collapse this winter. Needs a proper belay long term though. |
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Carl | 14 Aug, 2022 |
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βeta: Top juggy section has some very questionably attached pieces of rock, make sure your belayer is paying attention and wearing a helmet. Not sure it adds much to the route really, may be better with a lower-off below... | βeta? | |
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βeta: Top juggy section has some very questionably attached pieces of rock, make sure your belayer is paying attention and wearing a helmet. Not sure it adds much to the route really, may be better with a lower-off below... |
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TomKirby96 | 4 Dec, 2019 |
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βeta: good route, tricky crux but no hands rest higher up is amazing | ||
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βeta: good route, tricky crux but no hands rest higher up is amazing |
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Grade: 7a ***
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