Restricted Access

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:

  • No access along the top of the dale beyond a corner formed by the wall and obvious new fence bounding the 3rd major gully east of Plum Buttress. Therefore, no access to Runyans Corner and Moving, Long, or Two-Tier Buttresses from above.
  • No further bolted development on the small, vegetated, and obscure crags, which rim the dale.
  • Do not leave in situ krabs or tape on bolt hangers.
  • Parts of Nettle Buttress, Chee Tor East, and Dogs Dinner area are bolt free areas of outstanding appearance. 
  • Do not remove large swathes of ivy.

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.

20m.

Rockfax Description
A great climb on perfect rock which is one of the best sport routes in the dale. The move off a pocket above the bulge proves to be a stopper for some, especially those who are a little on the short side. Harder than it used to be due to loss of holds. © Rockfax

FA. Ron Fawcett 1981.

Ticklists

Classy Peak Lime 7a to 7b+ , Peak Sport 3 Star Routes 6c+-7c+ , Peak District Limestone top 50 sport up to 8a+ , Rockfax Peak Limestone (2012) Top 50 , Classic UK F7s , World Graded List , Peak limestone north graded list - sport , Definitive *** Peak Lime , The Festival Of Shite , The "I live in West Yorkshire and have a rockfax digital subscription" 7's sport bible

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KGshoots 1 Sep, 2022 Show βeta
βeta: Height dependent crux, desperate move of two small sidepulls.
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βeta: Height dependent crux, desperate move of two small sidepulls.
goi.ashmore 5 Aug, 2007 Show βeta
βeta: Definately Fr7b for anyone at 5 10 or less
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βeta: Definately Fr7b for anyone at 5 10 or less
Andy Farnell 18 Jul, 2006 Show βeta
βeta: It's hard 7a+ even if your under 6ft, just get your feet higher to make the reach. The big rest before the last trickyish moves mean it's not sustained enough to warrant 7b.
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βeta: It's hard 7a+ even if your under 6ft, just get your feet higher to make the reach. The big rest before the last trickyish moves mean it's not sustained enough to warrant 7b.
Sam Ring 15 Jun, 2006 Show βeta
βeta: With the big rest after the bulge it just isn't sustained enough to be 7b.
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βeta: With the big rest after the bulge it just isn't sustained enough to be 7b.
Tyler 4 Sep, 2003 Show βeta
βeta: Seems like 7b to me. Run out at the top
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βeta: Seems like 7b to me. Run out at the top
carl dawson 11 Sep, 2002 Show βeta
βeta: And how tall is Lee!!!
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βeta: And how tall is Lee!!!
Ian Patterson 23 Jul, 2002 Show βeta
βeta: Re-equipped by someone with 4 bolts matching the original placments.
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βeta: Re-equipped by someone with 4 bolts matching the original placments.

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Grade: 7b ***
(Chee Dale Lower)

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