There are frequently problems with car crime in the Stanage area. DO NOT LEAVE ANY VALUABLES ON DISPLAY IN CARS OR MINIBUSES.
Camper vans are becoming an issue with local residents and farmers as their concerns over human waste (and contamination of water supplies) increase with the number of vans overnighting in the various parking areas and laybys there. Please respect this incredible area and the people living wihin it by not overnighting in campervans at Stanage - a number of formal campsites are available locally including North Lees campsite.
Access restrictions under CRoW sometimes apply to areas north of the causeway, these vary each year - see signing at access points, or check the PDNP website for closure dates.
2023 published closure dates are: - August 29th - 31st; September 1st, 4th-8th, 11th - 15th, 18th - 22nd and 25th - 29th; October 2nd - 5th
These closures do not affect any public rights of way or concessionary paths which remain open.
Dates: 1 May to 30 July
Reason: Nesting Birds
Ring ouzels are nesting on Stanage, Burbage and Bamford this year. The nest sites change quickly and frequently as ring ouzels often have several broods each year with different nest sites for each brood. On site signage will be up around any of the nest sites where climbing may impact on the birds and this is always up to date and accurate.
Stanage from High Neb westwards (and Bamford Edge, Moscar, Derwent & Hallam Moors) has a permenant dog restriction and in addition can be for land management reasons, as allowed under the CRoW Act (which allows the landowner to restrict access for up to 28 days per year). Full details of any restrictions and the areas affected can be found by searching for 'Stanage' on the Natural England open access maps website and scrolling to the restrictions section at the bottom of the page.
These closures do not affect public rights of way (which remain open) or the concessionary paths to Stanage.
Rockfax Description
The superb straight crack is a classic product of the Rock and Ice years. Well-protected and good honest hard work. © Rockfax
FA. Joe Brown 1952.
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Stanley | 18 Jun, 2023 |
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βeta: Gutted to fall coming out of the crux. Got it with one rest. Brilliant even though it’s short. | ||
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βeta: Gutted to fall coming out of the crux. Got it with one rest. Brilliant even though it’s short. |
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mark s | 4 Aug, 2020 |
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βeta: Hard for hvs | βeta? | |
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βeta: Hard for hvs |
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Tom Randall - Lattice Training | 12 Jul, 2007 |
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βeta: Actually quite tricky for HVS. Can sometimes be little damp in the middle niche, which makes it a little more pumpy. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Actually quite tricky for HVS. Can sometimes be little damp in the middle niche, which makes it a little more pumpy. |
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Jus | 16 Jun, 2004 |
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βeta: Pumpy! Packs a proper punch. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Pumpy! Packs a proper punch. |
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Stefan Kruger | 7 Apr, 2003 |
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βeta: Nails for the grade! | βeta? | |
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βeta: Nails for the grade! |
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Grade: HVS 5a ***
(Bamford Edge)