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I will be going on holiday to the Peak District this summer, and hopefully will look at a day or twos climbing while I am there. I have some experience in the north York moors (sandstone only), but none with granite or limestone. I would be introducing my cousin and brother to climbing, meaning only top roping or maybe bouldering would be going on. Does anybody know of a crag with an array of easy routes?

Thanks!

In reply to RyanPrior:

Windgather on grit, Harborough on nice, pocketed limestone. Both close to the road.

In reply to Submit to Gravity:

Checking them out now, very much appreciated

In reply to RyanPrior:
Another vote for windgather. Loads of easy routes and a lovely spot. The lack of any difficult routes means the place is fairly relaxed and there's a good atmosphere, so perfect for beginners. The only downside is that belays and top ropes can be tricky to set up as anchors can be a bit thin on the ground in some areas.

Hope you have a good session!

Mike.

In reply to RyanPrior:

Baslow has a good selection of easy short routes and is usually quiet.

In reply to RyanPrior:

Also Rob's Rocks, chew valley.
Burbage North
Most of the gritstone edges have a good selection of easy routes but places to avoid taking beginners are:
Stoney Middleton - polished and nothing below VS
Curbar - Even the easy routes are hard
Burbage South
Black Rocks at Cromford

In reply to the sheep:

second that

In reply to the sheep:


Agreed. Baslow is very freindly with lots of pleasant easy angled rock and short routes. Birchen is also very good for beginners but tends to be a lot busier than Baslow.