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
It looks unlikely at the grade but once you get on it the climbing is good and the moves are surprisingly independent. Start by heading towards the groove of Ra, then hang-a-left onto the steeper section above where it is easy to get lost and take a whipper. A long move enables the upper wall to be reached. Teeter up this to the lower-off. © Rockfax

FA. Chris Hardy 1989. The name refers to what happened to a sack of gear which was left at the bottom of the route..

Ticklists

Classy Peak Lime 7a to 7b+ , Peak Sport 3 Star Routes 6c+-7c+ , 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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Daniel Grout 13 Jun, 2020 Show βeta
βeta: Fantastic route, really on you till the fat lady sings. Went first rp but Jesus was a fight. Two stars feels stingy and so does 7b, really gotta work for your money.
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βeta: Fantastic route, really on you till the fat lady sings. Went first rp but Jesus was a fight. Two stars feels stingy and so does 7b, really gotta work for your money.

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

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