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
Climb directly up the line right of the corner, over two bulging sections. Finish high on the buttress. © Rockfax
FA. Gary Gibson 2000s 2005.
Peak limestone north graded list - sport
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Sadie | 8 Sep, 2023 |
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βeta: This route is a bit chossy pulling through the lower bulge. I pulled a large side pull block off, the size of a microwave. It looks a lot harder now, sorry. | ||
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βeta: This route is a bit chossy pulling through the lower bulge. I pulled a large side pull block off, the size of a microwave. It looks a lot harder now, sorry. |
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FaffmasterG | 13 May, 2023 |
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βeta: Only a little dirty and definitely worth doing, not crumbly/chossy as the rockfax symbol suggests. Will be a great route when it gets the traffic it deserves, nice one PBF for re-bolting. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Only a little dirty and definitely worth doing, not crumbly/chossy as the rockfax symbol suggests. Will be a great route when it gets the traffic it deserves, nice one PBF for re-bolting. |
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DDDD | 23 Apr, 2023 |
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βeta: All the bolts have now been replaced with 12mm stainless.The climbing is pretty good at around 6c+ and is well worth doing. Still not too dirty after I cleaned it last year. | βeta? | |
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βeta: All the bolts have now been replaced with 12mm stainless.The climbing is pretty good at around 6c+ and is well worth doing. Still not too dirty after I cleaned it last year. |
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Grade: 6c+ ***
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