Restricted Access
The crag is owned and managed by Natural England and located in the Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve.
Seasonal Restrictions
Reason: Nesting Birds
2024 - From 29th February onwards the restriction is in place for the whole crag due to nesting Peregrines (and Ravens). If possible the restriction will be reduced once the Peregrine's nest site can be confirmed. Please check back here for further updates.
Rockfax Description
A fine climb with a good open finish, high on the wall. Start by the thorn tree under a left-facing flake leading to an overhang.
1) 5b, 22m. A thin flake, overhang and groove lead awkwardly to easier grooves and the terrace.
2) 5a, 24m. Follow the wide flake-crack of Ploy from the terrace, then the fine steep wall and corner to finish. © Rockfax
FA. Bob Dearman, D.Riley (2 pts of aid) 1970.
Ticklists
Pete's Peak Treats , Chris Jackson’s 100 Classic Limestone Climbs
Feedback
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| Fiend | 12 Aug, 2007 |
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βeta: Very representative of the typical "quality" of mid-grade Peak limestone. Although the top wall is almost pleasant. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Very representative of the typical "quality" of mid-grade Peak limestone. Although the top wall is almost pleasant. |
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| Paul Evans | 11 Aug, 2007 |
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βeta: E1. Definitely. | βeta? | |
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βeta: E1. Definitely. |
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| drcorbasisgod | 7 Oct, 2005 |
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βeta: Felt like E1 to me - I had one of those "I wouldn't have liked to lead this" moments on the second! | βeta? | |
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βeta: Felt like E1 to me - I had one of those "I wouldn't have liked to lead this" moments on the second! |
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| Chris the Tall | 1 Aug, 2005 |
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βeta: Excellant route. Bottom end E1 but definately 5b - quite sustained and although the gear is good throughout it gets tiring to place. Basically, I want an E point for the effort!! | βeta? | |
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βeta: Excellant route. Bottom end E1 but definately 5b - quite sustained and although the gear is good throughout it gets tiring to place. Basically, I want an E point for the effort!! |
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| The Grist | 18 Apr, 2005 |
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βeta: I would say HVS climbing but maybe E1 protection on the crux. Is also possible to do in one big pitch all the way to the top. Rope drag wasn't an issue as it went pretty much straight up. | βeta? | |
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βeta: I would say HVS climbing but maybe E1 protection on the crux. Is also possible to do in one big pitch all the way to the top. Rope drag wasn't an issue as it went pretty much straight up. |
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| roger whetton | 22 Jun, 2004 |
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βeta: These things are all subjective but if this isn't E1 I reckon that there aren't many natural limestone E1's in Derbyshire! | βeta? | |
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βeta: These things are all subjective but if this isn't E1 I reckon that there aren't many natural limestone E1's in Derbyshire! |
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Sunset Creek
Grade: E1 5b ***
(Wildcat)