Restricted Access

The crag is owned and managed by Natural England and located in the Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve.

Seasonal Restrictions

Reason: Nesting Birds

2024 - From 29th February onwards the restriction is in place for the whole crag due to nesting Peregrines (and Ravens). If possible the restriction will be reduced once the Peregrine's nest site can be confirmed. Please check back here for further updates.

20m.

Rockfax Description
Left of the through-cave, tackle the twin cracks and the bulge to access the beautiful groove above. Although polished, it remains popular. Exit either side of the final roof. © Rockfax

FA. John Loy, Harry Gillott, Brian Stokes, Ted Howard 1960.

Ticklists

Definitive *** Peak Lime , Chris Jackson’s 100 Classic Limestone Climbs

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nick w 13 Jun, 2007 Show βeta
βeta: nice little route gets better further up left hand finish was neat
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βeta: nice little route gets better further up left hand finish was neat
drcorbasisgod 7 Oct, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: Not good for the confidence: polished at the bottom, a loose-feeling overhang in the middle and a slopy slab/crack to finish.
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βeta: Not good for the confidence: polished at the bottom, a loose-feeling overhang in the middle and a slopy slab/crack to finish.
Richard 261 29 Jul, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: Polished to buggery at the bottom and good at the top.
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βeta: Polished to buggery at the bottom and good at the top.
Sam and will 6 Jun, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: a good route but i didn't think it was quite 5a, a good old classic all the same
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βeta: a good route but i didn't think it was quite 5a, a good old classic all the same

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Grade: HVS 5a ***
(Kinder Northern Edges)

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