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 milestone route which was one of the first of the really hard sport routes in Chee Dale when freed. The tricky lower wall leads to a poor undercut. Make a couple of desperate moves upwards to a good slot. Finish left into Why Me? © Rockfax
UKC Logbook Description
A milestone climb which is an 'old style' sport route with respect to the bolting. The tricky lower wall leads to a poor undercut above the second (twin) bolt. Make a couple of desperate moves upwards to a good slot. Finish leftwards to the belay of Why Me?
FA. Jerry Moffatt 1984.
Peak Rock/15/The Dawn of Sport:A Bolt From the Blue , Peak limestone north graded list - sport , The "I live in West Yorkshire and have a rockfax digital subscription" 7's sport bible
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g2 | 10 Jul, 2004 |
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βeta: One awkward move and one thin and powerful move, however once you reach the slot it feels all over - just make sure your belayer pays attention during the clip. | βeta? | |
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βeta: One awkward move and one thin and powerful move, however once you reach the slot it feels all over - just make sure your belayer pays attention during the clip. |
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Grade: 7c+ ***
(Dovedale)