The Peak District
Rock climbing is a popular activity in the Peak District; particularly on edges such as Stanage or Froggatt. Generally the climbing style is free climbing (as opposed to aid climbing) and the rock is either gritstone or limestone. Climbing has been practised in the Peak District since the late 19th century; James W. Puttrell is generally credited with starting the sport. There are over 10,000 routes in the Peak District. One of the most famous Peak District climbers, and a pioneer of many new routes, is Ron Fawcett. The Climb known as "Master's Edge", on Millstone Edge, near Hathersage, is a testament to his skill and strength. The climb is graded E7 6c and rises 19m up the near vertical edge.
Info
Mention should be made of Outside in Hathersage, a great climbing shop with a great cafe upstairs. Go look at shiny stuff, and treat yourself to a bite and a brew afterwards!
There are thousands of Cottages, Hotels, B&BS, Farms and many more choices of accommodation in the Peak District. Stay in a 4 star hotel in luxury or set up camp in a one of the hundreds of campsites. Stay on a working farm or relax in a lodge in one of the many Country parks. Peak district hotels abound with hotels in the peak district being some of the most sought after hotels in the country.
For more information on Accommodation please visit:
http://www.peakdistrictonline.co.uk/content.php?categoryId=2063
Please update this entry if you know about good food in the area.
Directions
The Peak District National Park covers 555 sq. miles at the southern end of the Pennines between Sheffield and Manchester.
Climbing activity
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Richard Hopton 4 days ago
climbing Sat 06 Mar @
The Peak District
Comment/Reply - Msg Richard HoptonLooking for partner for saturday pls!!! Any level have transport and rack
- Richard Hopton - 07812158862
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Chris Brook 7 days ago
Looking for climbers @The Peak, Lake District, Swanage, Yorkshire, Lancs, Langdales
ReplyLooking for someone of any age, sex or experience to enjoy any type of climbing. Ideally in yorkshire or farther afield for multipitch days.
limb high..
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chris tomkinson 8 days ago
Looking for climbers @The Peak, Yorkshire, Yorkshire Dales, Yorkshire Moors
ReplySome one how is up to getting out there in the summer time and just haveing a good laugh and enjoy climbing and the sport to the max. Any age considered and ability or male or female as long as your up for a laugh and doing the sport.
Thanks chris
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looking for a partner to brave it this weekend... any takers?
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hi i am a beginner wanting some basic lessons in climbing. i have loved the thought of climbing but i have not had the chance as yet. i am willing to learn. any offers? kay
- chris tomkinson - Yes we could in the sumer months down at the peaks best bet if you did a beginers coarse inside first so you had a understanding of the sport and safe practices.
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Will Oates 48 days ago
Grit and Slate 2009...
taken @The Peak District
Comment on movie - Msg Will OatesMe on a bit of grit and slate last summer. Sorb E2 - 5c, Honcho E4 - 6b, Edge lane E5 - 5c, Gnat attack E1 - 5a.
Please rate it and comment on what you liked and what to improve.
Cheers, Will
- Benny Kong - That was a sick suicidal send of Edge Lane. The crux looks to be in the end... Insane!!!
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Graduated Student from Loughborough University, currently in gap year - looking to climb as much as possible!
Usually Climb in Peaks leading at around HS 4b!
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Based in the midlands but like to get away to the peak, north wales, the south west occasionally, and the odd bit of southern sandstone
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Looking for partners of similar standard. I am relatively new to climbing so want to start off doing routes at the lower grades and slowly extend into something more difficult.
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50 year old - started climbing last year. Well-organised and safe - been on seconding and leading courses. Can climb to around HVS and lead to S (-ish).
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Looking for a partner for a couple of hours this Sunday afternoon anywhere in The Peak District. Happy to top rope, lead, or boulder. Around HVS ideal. V1-2 bouldering.
Have lead rack and rope and am happy to give lift on way from Derby.
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25 y/o.Climbed on and off for a while, currently climbing with my danish girlfriend but would like to join a group or create one. living in Nottingham. i have a car and trad climbing gear.
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currently climb indoors at Alter-rock Derby. Am new to climbing but keen to learn the skills and just to enjoy my new favourite hobby. Currently managed a level 5 climb to date.
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James Williamson 160 days ago
Richard Hammond drags a trolley up Stanage....
taken @The Peak District
Comment on movie - Msg James WilliamsonThat was a resoundingly bad sounding thunk the trolley made on the grit.
- Chris Hammond - We were there the day they filmed this, bloody choppy flying backwards and forwards all afternoon, quiet a put off!
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jeremy godden 160 days ago
Looking for climbers @The Peak, Yorkshire, Lancs, East Peaks, England, Castle Naze
ReplyHi looking for average trad climber/s live in calderdale-west yorkshire -severe to vs -also local indoor walls.I am 50 and making a bit of a comeback.
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Stephen Austin 163 days ago
climbing Mon 28 Sep @The Peak District
Comment/Reply - Msg Stephen AustinI'm really enjoying leading on grit at the moment as the S-VS level
- shane sutcliffe - alright mate. do you climb at nottingham indoor? or looking to climb in and around stanage? im from derbyhire, so if your up for it give me a nudge :) available every evening and most weekends.
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hi every one i am looking for more people to climb with. i am takeing a year out of uni and i am only working 2 days a week so looking to do a lot of climbing sport trad bouldering any thing really.
give me a txt or call if any one wants to climb
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Looking for climbers with days off in the week. I live near Brum so usually head to the Peak district or North Wales.
- Rory Juss - Anyone free tomorrow for some trad in the Peak district? (Mon 28th Sept 2009)
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I am looking to get out and climb more. Unfortunately I don't lead at the moment, but I would like to learn! At the moment I'm seconding at HS grade. I just want to get outside, climb and have fun.
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Climbing course running in the Peak District for those interested visit www.peakoutdoortraining.co.uk
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I mainly climb in the Peak District and work for Peak Outdoor Training. Interested in all areas of climbing.
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Me soloing Edge lane after some top rope practice
- Jonathon Kresner - f#$%k that looks scary dude!
- Roger Hill - I'm impressed Will
- Kevin - Respect mate!! That looks like an awesome solo.
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Is anyone going on any trips this weekend (12th and 13th Sept) within the UK?
I'm up for anywhere that's within about a 3hr drive of London and can give lifts from there too.
My best sports lead is f6b+ and boulder to about V4-5.
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Luke Meadows 219 days ago
The Great Outdoors! (bouldering in the Peak)
taken @The Peak District
Comment on movie - Msg Luke MeadowsNot such good climbing!!
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Kevin 254 days ago
Steve McClure on Elder Statesman
taken @The Peak District
Comment on movie - Msg KevinSteve McClure on Elder Statesman with thanks to Planet Fear
