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
Delicate and low in the grade - but precarious and scary! Climb the shallow groove just to the left of the nose (technical crux), then swing right and up to a deep break. From good runners, teeter up the bold rib to the final easy arete. © Rockfax
FA. Peter Biven 1956.
ROCKFAX Eastern Grit (2006): Top 500 , Stanage Routes BMC Graded List , Stanage E1 Challenge (1989 Guide) , Ron Fawcetts 100 extremes in a day , Peak Rock/7/8/Biven-Peck Partnership/1950's a Developing Decade , Pete's 150 Peak Extremes , Top 20 ticked Stanage starred E1s , Stanage Popular , Wired Peak District Grit Graded List , Peak District Gritstone: Graham Hoey's Best Routes for Moving on to E1 , 2022 Rockfax Eastern Grit Graded List , Eastern Grit E1s , Eastern Grit 2015 - Top 500 E1
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Paul Tomo | 8 Mar, 2007 |
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βeta: Very good route from start to finish, get a small cam in at the break and go for it, bold mid section but positive holds, my second E1 | βeta? | |
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βeta: Very good route from start to finish, get a small cam in at the break and go for it, bold mid section but positive holds, my second E1 |
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Oli | 12 Apr, 2006 |
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βeta: Can get a okish small nut in the horizontal on the rib. Still feels bold though. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Can get a okish small nut in the horizontal on the rib. Still feels bold though. |
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rayash | 21 Nov, 2005 |
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βeta: middle part has good deck out potential , the small cam placement is psychological protection only | βeta? | |
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βeta: middle part has good deck out potential , the small cam placement is psychological protection only |
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Andy Hobson | 14 Oct, 2005 |
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βeta: Very easy for E1 - crux is first two or three moves. The moves up the rib are quite easy once you commit to them. The finish is great! | βeta? | |
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βeta: Very easy for E1 - crux is first two or three moves. The moves up the rib are quite easy once you commit to them. The finish is great! |
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Dave Orsman | 28 May, 2004 |
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βeta: A great route. Got a tiny cam into the horizontal on the rib - for peace of mind only. The moves up the rib are pretty straightforward - and a little scary. | βeta? | |
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βeta: A great route. Got a tiny cam into the horizontal on the rib - for peace of mind only. The moves up the rib are pretty straightforward - and a little scary. |
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leon | 24 May, 2004 |
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βeta: a very nice route. the moves are pretty easy so it doesn't really feel too bold. | βeta? | |
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βeta: a very nice route. the moves are pretty easy so it doesn't really feel too bold. |
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Jon Greengrass | 8 Oct, 2003 |
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βeta: Nice route, just get on it and go for it, don't watch someone ekse lead it first the sparsity of gear makes it look a frightener. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Nice route, just get on it and go for it, don't watch someone ekse lead it first the sparsity of gear makes it look a frightener. |
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Grade: E1 5b ***
(Stanage Plantation)