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
Follow Mississippi Buttress Direct to half-height, then move right to reach the right-trending flake. Climb this steeply to an overhang and make difficult moves out right to gain a small ledge and an easier finish up the wall. © Rockfax
FA. Bernard Simonds 1930s.
ROCKFAX Eastern Grit (2006): Top 500 , Stanage Routes BMC Graded List , Stanage E1 Challenge (1989 Guide) , Peak Gritstone S-HVS **+ , 'Soft' Peak HVSs. , Eastern Grit 2 star plus (HVS/VS/HS) , Stanage Popular , Severe Stanage , The Gritlist , Wired Peak District Grit Graded List , Eastern Grit 2015 - Top 500 HVS , 2022 Rockfax Eastern Grit Graded List , Stanage 1956
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Richard 261 | 13 Jun, 2007 |
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βeta: The only boldish bit is the traverse. But that's just a gentle shuffle along the ledge to good holds. Nice route. | βeta? | |
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βeta: The only boldish bit is the traverse. But that's just a gentle shuffle along the ledge to good holds. Nice route. |
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MNA123 | 24 May, 2007 |
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βeta: Seconded this and glad i did, nice route to hop up on a rope but can imagine the lead bein a tad bold! | βeta? | |
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βeta: Seconded this and glad i did, nice route to hop up on a rope but can imagine the lead bein a tad bold! |
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leon | 6 Aug, 2005 |
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βeta: a well protected hvs 5a. after seconding it and leading it i think it's middle of the road, not soft touch because it keeps you on your toes for a number of moves. | βeta? | |
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βeta: a well protected hvs 5a. after seconding it and leading it i think it's middle of the road, not soft touch because it keeps you on your toes for a number of moves. |
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shaun walby | 14 Aug, 2004 |
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βeta: My second decent HVS. Very good route and does need a bit of bottle on the upper section, although gear is excellant thoughout. My advice on this one...keep moving. | βeta? | |
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βeta: My second decent HVS. Very good route and does need a bit of bottle on the upper section, although gear is excellant thoughout. My advice on this one...keep moving. |
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Gripped | 25 Jul, 2004 |
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βeta: A good part of the VS and then some more good climbing. Very enjoyable. Solid gear all the way up. | βeta? | |
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βeta: A good part of the VS and then some more good climbing. Very enjoyable. Solid gear all the way up. |
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Grade: HVS 5b ***
(Curbar Edge)