Restricted Access
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.
Seasonal Restrictions
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
Reach the flake via the thin crack in the left wall of Helfenstein's Struggle (or better, start up the previous route, crowds permitting) and follow it by jamming and bridging. The closeness of the other crack makes it hard to ignore. © Rockfax
Ticklists
ROCKFAX Eastern Grit (2006): Top 500 , The Gritlist , Stanage HS Challenge
Feedback
| User | Date | Notes | ||
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| catt | 2 Nov, 2005 |
Show βeta
βeta: thought this was a fantastic little route. tough at hs, i've done easier vs's. had to keep left at the start to avoid climbing green slime in the corner and that made for some interesting moves at the start. top crack has some nice lay back moves, bomber gear and some good jams. | βeta? | |
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Show beta
βeta: thought this was a fantastic little route. tough at hs, i've done easier vs's. had to keep left at the start to avoid climbing green slime in the corner and that made for some interesting moves at the start. top crack has some nice lay back moves, bomber gear and some good jams. |
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Logged Ascents
Guidebooks for Stanage Plantation
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Robin Hood's Right-hand Buttress Direct
Grade: HS 4a ***
(Stanage Popular)