Restricted Access

The National Trust own the crag and whilst it’s not on open access land with a right of access, the Trust kindly allow public access for climbers, on the condition that we look after the crag. Here are some simple tips to help you enjoy your visit, look after the area and make sure we retain access for the future.

  • Be considerate and aware that we share this quiet dale with other users. Anglers by the river, walkers and local residents all value this place for its peaceful setting so keep a lid on shouting or screaming.
  • Parking is a serious issue here - see the 'parking and approach' section below for detailed advice.
  • Van camping and biving at the crag has increasingly caused friction with locals over the last few years and is now strongly discouraged. It’s very noticeable in the dale and there are places much better suited to this so head elsewhere.
  • Toileting in the area around the crag is also becoming more of a problem and its crucial that climbers minimise their impact to avoid future access problems. Don’t be tempted to use the bushes – use the public toilets at Millers Dale station a very short trip away. If you can’t do that, carry a ‘wag bag’ and pack out all human waste and toilet paper. This special place deserves better than a minefield of human poo around it.
  • Normal practice now is to remove quickdraws at the end of the day and not to leave overnight. Though leaving in-situ draws is common practice on other crags around the world, here, locals have objected.  
  • Keeping the crag and surrounding area litter free is a good way of showing others that climbers care. Take everything home with you including litter you find to dispose of responsibly.
  • Over use of chalk might not look like much to climbers, but it can be an unwelcome intrusion to others. Make sure you clean off tick marks and brush excess chalk off holds at the end of your session.
  • Be vigilant for loose rock. Even on well established lines bits still do drop off, especially higher up on the crag.
  • Some of the routes have high first bolts, a clipstick or a well placed pad may save a twisted ankle (or worse).
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Rockfax Description
A climb of huge historical significance which is now considered to be the world's first 9a although it was originally given 8c+. The line goes over the bulges right of Revelations moving slightly left to join it above. The crux is considered to be f8B+! © Rockfax

FA. Ben Moon 1990. A replica of the route was even built in a Sheffield cellar. Repeated only twice over the next 10 years..

Ticklists

World Graded List , The BMC 70th Anniversary Ticklist , Hardest routes in Britain , Peak limestone north graded list - sport , UK 8a and up , The best the UK has to offer for beasts (apart from the lakes cos its always wet) , On Peak Rock , UK sport , Ben and Jerry , Routes , Sportland , Power of Climbing , Sport life

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High 9a+
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High 9a
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Style of Ascent
Lead
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Route of Interest
The Last Nacho

Grade: 9a ***
(Raven Tor (Miller's Dale))

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