There are frequently problems with car crime in the Stanage area. DO NOT LEAVE ANY VALUABLES ON DISPLAY IN CARS OR MINIBUSES.
Camper vans are becoming an issue with local residents and farmers as their concerns over human waste (and contamination of water supplies) increase with the number of vans overnighting in the various parking areas and laybys there. Please respect this incredible area and the people living wihin it by not overnighting in campervans at Stanage - a number of formal campsites are available locally including North Lees campsite.
Access restrictions under CRoW sometimes apply to areas north of the causeway, these vary each year - see signing at access points, or check the PDNP website for closure dates.
2023 published closure dates are: - August 29th - 31st; September 1st, 4th-8th, 11th - 15th, 18th - 22nd and 25th - 29th; October 2nd - 5th
These closures do not affect any public rights of way or concessionary paths which remain open.
Dates: 1 May to 30 July
Reason: Nesting Birds
Ring ouzels are nesting on Stanage, Burbage and Bamford this year. The nest sites change quickly and frequently as ring ouzels often have several broods each year with different nest sites for each brood. On site signage will be up around any of the nest sites where climbing may impact on the birds and this is always up to date and accurate.
Stanage from High Neb westwards (and Bamford Edge, Moscar, Derwent & Hallam Moors) has a permenant dog restriction and in addition can be for land management reasons, as allowed under the CRoW Act (which allows the landowner to restrict access for up to 28 days per year). Full details of any restrictions and the areas affected can be found by searching for 'Stanage' on the Natural England open access maps website and scrolling to the restrictions section at the bottom of the page.
These closures do not affect public rights of way (which remain open) or the concessionary paths to Stanage.
Rockfax Description
The flake crack in the left-hand wall of the descent gully is an ever-popular mini-classic. Layback the flakes to a tricky exit always pausing to place a few runners along the way. © Rockfax
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Dannyy | 21 Mar, 2022 |
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βeta: Good route and fun moves | βeta? | |
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βeta: Good route and fun moves |
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Andrew_Bylina | 10 Jan, 2022 |
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βeta: Beautiful Flakes | βeta? | |
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βeta: Beautiful Flakes |
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SuePearson | 31 May, 2019 |
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βeta: One of my favourite Stanage routes, I don't like cracks but this is Heaven | βeta? | |
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βeta: One of my favourite Stanage routes, I don't like cracks but this is Heaven |
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Iain Thow | 21 Mar, 2007 |
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βeta: Simply the best V Diff on grit (or anywhere? maybe Squareface or Commando Ridge compete?) | βeta? | |
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βeta: Simply the best V Diff on grit (or anywhere? maybe Squareface or Commando Ridge compete?) |
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alan moore | 12 Oct, 2006 |
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βeta: This route rules. It rules! | βeta? | |
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βeta: This route rules. It rules! |
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Mutl3y | 24 Apr, 2006 |
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βeta: One of the best routes on grit. If you climb VS like I did then it makes a fantastic solo. Very secure feeling. A must for everyone. | βeta? | |
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βeta: One of the best routes on grit. If you climb VS like I did then it makes a fantastic solo. Very secure feeling. A must for everyone. |
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Alex Mason | 24 Dec, 2005 |
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βeta: i thought it was really easy for v diff soloed it today there isnt one slightly hard move all really secure. | βeta? | |
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βeta: i thought it was really easy for v diff soloed it today there isnt one slightly hard move all really secure. |
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Robo | 17 Dec, 2005 |
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βeta: If only if it were twice as long. | βeta? | |
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βeta: If only if it were twice as long. |
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stu | 16 Dec, 2005 |
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βeta: Soloed this today, don't think I have ever enjoyed a Vdiff so much. Absolute classic. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Soloed this today, don't think I have ever enjoyed a Vdiff so much. Absolute classic. |
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Chris Davids | 4 Aug, 2005 |
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βeta: "insitu rotting gear"? It would appear it's gone. | βeta? | |
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βeta: "insitu rotting gear"? It would appear it's gone. |
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Big Steve | 10 Jul, 2005 |
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βeta: Thebest vdiff Ive done, thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to end. Just wish it was longer | βeta? | |
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βeta: Thebest vdiff Ive done, thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to end. Just wish it was longer |
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alan moore | 31 May, 2005 |
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βeta: This is the best route in the world. | βeta? | |
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βeta: This is the best route in the world. |
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Si dH | 3 Jan, 2005 |
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βeta: soloed this today along with about 5 other stanage vdiffs, and it was definitely the easiest. Dunno what you lot are on about, huge jugs all the way up, although ok its steep, but jus tkeep going! Hard Diff. | βeta? | |
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βeta: soloed this today along with about 5 other stanage vdiffs, and it was definitely the easiest. Dunno what you lot are on about, huge jugs all the way up, although ok its steep, but jus tkeep going! Hard Diff. |
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victim of mathematics | 9 Apr, 2004 |
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βeta: the best vdiff on stanage? | βeta? | |
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βeta: the best vdiff on stanage? |
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