Search results... 1 crag found
[ Print larger map ] – Grid Ref SE 056016 (OS Landranger #110)

Do you have more up to date information?
Please click to
These details were last updated on 13/Dec/2008

Laddow Rocks

Derbyshire, ENGLAND

Climbs 75 – Rocktype Gritstone – Altitude 500m a.s.l – Faces E

Crag features
An exposed outcrop of rough moorland grit in a fine location. Generally clean with good, sometines rounded holds. Sandy after rain and vegetated in places. Worth a visit for the large number of historically significant climbs with many classic VS and HVS routes. Staircase (M), Long Climb (HVD), Pilar Ridge (HS), the immaculate Tower Face (VS 4c), Priscilla Ridge (HVS 5a) and Berg's 1916 astounding on-sight, Cave Arete Indirect (E1 5a) are a good introduction.

Weather forecast

 Today  Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat 
     
Forecast for this crag, or UK Weather forecast
More: mwis: Peak District & Yorkshire Dales – Met Office: Peak District

Guidebooks
Over the Moors (2012), Western Grit (2009), On Peak Rock (2003), Peak Climbs - Kinder and Bleaklow (1990),
Out of print: Western Grit (2003)

Climbs at this crag

Sort climbs
 Climb nameGradex
1Come on DownVS 4c  
2The Price is FrightE4 6b ** 
3Delectable DirectVD * 
4DelectableVD *1
5Surfing with the AliensE2 5c  
6WierdyHD  
7Poking the FireE2 6a  
8Chimney BreastVS 5a  
9JammyS 4a  
10The Tea Drinking TabbyE1 5b  
11ScapegoatHS 4c  
12Sacrificial CrackHVS 5b *1
13Altar CrackS 4a  
14Altar AreteVS 4b  
15Southern AreteVD **9
16Easter RidgeE2 5b **1
17Easter BunnyE2 5b *3
18Hill BillyVS 5a  
19TownyVS 4b  
20Route 4S 4a 4
212nd HolidayM 15
22Route 3VD 6
23Tuppence Ha'pennyHD 12
24Route 2HVD 5
251st HolidayVD 6
26Route 1VD *16
27Route Minus OneE1 5c 2
28Tron AreteHVS 5a  
29A ChimneyD 5
30A CrackS 2
31Omicron ButtressHVD 4
32StaircaseM **51
33Pillar ChimneyS 4a 2
34Pillar RidgeHS 4b **39
 Climb nameGradex
35ReincarnationVS 4c  
36V AreteS 4c *4
37Gardener's Question TimeHVS 5a  
38The CrackS 4b  
39Hawk's NestVS 4c  
40Siren's RockS 4a *5
41Priscilla RidgeHVS 5a **26
42PriscillaHVS 5a *8
43Long ClimbS 4a ***128
44Leaf ButtressVS 4c **9
45Leaf CrackHS 4b *6
46Little CrowberryS 4a *23
47Long Chimney RidgeVD *25
48Long ChimneyD 6
49The Blacksmith ClimbVS 4c  
50Straight CrackS 4a 1
51Little InominateVS 4c  
52Straight ChimneyM 10
53Garden WallHVD 5
54Left Twin ChimneyD 10
55Twin EliminateE1 5b 1
56Right Twin ChimneyHVD 4
57Tower FaceVS 5a ***98
58Modern TimesE4 5c **2
59Tower AreteHVS 5a **17
60North ClimbVD *33
61The Pongo FinishVD **5
62North WallHS 4b *21
63Cave AreteVS 4b **19
64Cave Arete IndirectE1 5a **19
65Cave CrackHVS 5a *16
66Cave Crack IndirectS 4a 4
67Terrace WallHVS 5a, 4b 2
Advertise here
Access notes
From Crowden (SK 074993) follow the well signposted Pennine Way north for 1 3/4 miles (?) until beneath the crag (45-60 mins). At the stream crossing, follow the upper stone path easily to the top of the crag, rather than the lower dirt track which eventually leads (through boggy ground) to the bottom of the crag.

Classifieds
Find Classifieds near to this crag (Indoor Walls, Outdoor Shops, Accommodation, etc)

Moderator Updates to this page are checked by UKC volunteer Dan Lane ?

USER FEEDBACKLogin as Existing User to add your comments
Great crag though I found it hard for the grades. The walk in is not too bad and if you stick to the main Pennine Way path there's no bogs or shrubs - it brings you nicely to the top of the crag.
max_chan ? - 01/Apr/11

The book of lies states this is a 50-60 minute walk. Allow plenty more - especially when you're near the crag. Lots of shrubbery/swampy bits to get through. On the plus side there's some fantastic views from there. Just make sure you've been to the gym before hand :-).
Gaz ? - 15/Aug/10

Really good!!! Well worth the walk in. Not nearly as dirty and green as I expected (climbs largely unaffected by the slight green), in fact in pretty good nick. A little more traffic would make things even better GET UP THERE!! Enjoy the great climbs, geat positions and views!!
Graeme Hammond ? - 14/Sep/09

The "trad" approach from Dovestones is truly knackering!
badpants - 15/Apr/07

An epic hike to get there - probably the crux of most Laddow climbing, particularly if you're fat, weak, and lazy (2 out of 3 ain't bad) - but you are rewarded by a splendid situation. The greenness isn't a problem on the classic routes.
Fiend - 31/Aug/04

Should have a 'kermit' symbol, very green even after several warm dry days. The 'old pennine way' approach is no more boggy than the rest of the walk in, and has the advantage on a first visit of giving you a good look at the crag.
Simon Caldwell - 07/Jul/03