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Contributed by Neil McA Dec/23 - This public ticklist has been seen 261 times

AKA 'So you think you can climb VS!'
Using the current BMC definitive guidebook this is a list of the 38 starred VS’s in the Burbage Valley (Burbage North, Burbage South, Carl Wark and Higgar Tor). It would make a great 'in a day' challenge. When compared with the excellent 'Stanage VS challenge (1989 Guide)' the routes in this Burbage version are generally shorter, more difficult and often more characterful. 15 of the 38 VS's have a tech grade of 5a or above. Using Rockfax grades 18 of them receive 5a or above and 6 are graded as HVS. Expect a fight! Starting and finishing at the north end gives a circular day out enabling you to enjoy a triumphant finish on The File.

paul   © mwatson
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© mwatson, Apr 2012

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Map of routes in this ticklist

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Distribution of grades - Trad

Top 12 photos of this ticklist

The File, Sunset Solo © Dan Arkle

The File
The File, Sunset Solo
© Dan Arkle

Stu soloing the File on Higgar Tor, before finding out the downclimb was covered in ice! © Simon Richardson

The File
Stu soloing the File on Higgar Tor, before finding out the downclimb was covered in ice!
© Simon Richardson

Ed pulling around the corner © alooker

Great Crack
Ed pulling around the corner
© alooker

Me and my shadow - Rebecca on Fox House Flake © Paul Evans

Fox House Flake
Me and my shadow - Rebecca on Fox House Flake
© Paul Evans

Me on Dunkley's Eliminate, photo taken by visiting Ukranians © StatementOfGoon

Dunkley's Eliminate
Me on Dunkley's Eliminate, photo taken by visiting Ukranians
© StatementOfGoon

Mark Elwell on The File Higgar Tor © andybirtwistle

The File
Mark Elwell on The File Higgar Tor
© andybirtwistle

The File © Jon Read

The File
© Jon Read

Strip solo - Dunkley's Eliminate VS 4c © L Shaw

Dunkley's Eliminate
Strip solo - Dunkley's Eliminate VS 4c
© L Shaw

Not quite the classic photo of the File, as James logs some air time on a chilly day. © ianstevens

The File
Not quite the classic photo of the File, as James logs some air time on a chilly day.
© ianstevens

Sophie enjoying the File © Brett Ffitch

The File
Sophie enjoying the File
© Brett Ffitch

Not a bad shot from the wife © Alison Wolstenholme

The File
Not a bad shot from the wife
© Alison Wolstenholme

Graham leading the File on a baking hot day. © Marc Langley

The File
Graham leading the File on a baking hot day.
© Marc Langley


Add Climb name Grade Ticks? Height Crag name
The Chant HVS 5a * 2082 6m Burbage North
The Curse VS 5b * 1209 8m Burbage North
Leaning Wall Direct HS 5a * 1251 8m Burbage North
Little White Jug VS 4c * 800 8m Burbage North
The Busker VS 4c 755 6m Burbage North
Green Slab VS 5a 894 6m Burbage North
Pulcherrime VS 4b * 1944 8m Burbage North
Dead Tree Crack HS 4b * 234 ? Burbage North
Black Slab VS 4b * 1653 8m Burbage North
The Grazer VS 5a * 1236 8m Burbage North
Agnostic's Arête VS 5a * 386 8m Burbage North
Hollyash Crack VS 4b ** 2438 14m Burbage North
Peter's Progress VS 4c ** 433 20m Burbage North
Great Crack VS 5a ** 1269 14m Burbage North
Submission VS 5a * 207 ? Burbage North
Tharf Cake HVS 5a * 465 8m Burbage North
Ace VS 4b * 386 8m Burbage North
Obscenity VS 4c *** 938 12m Burbage North
Greeny Crack VS 4b ** 1977 10m Burbage North
Rose Flake VS 4b * 699 8m Burbage North
Spider Crack VS 5b * 950 6m Burbage North
Split Nose HVS 5a * 57 6m Burbage South Edge
Every Man's Misery VS 5a * 132 6m Burbage South Edge
Triglyph VS 5a * 104 6m Burbage South Edge
Roof Route VS 4c ** 825 8m Burbage South Edge
Byne's Crack VS 4b *** 1031 14m Burbage South Edge
Keep Crack HVS 5a * 26 10m Burbage South Edge
Dowel Crack HVS 5a * 95 8m Burbage South Edge
Reginald VS 4b * 193 10m Burbage South Edge
Saul HVS 5b * 189 10m Burbage South Edge
Fox House Flake VS 4b ** 1005 14m Burbage South...
Dunkley's Eliminate VS 4c ** 699 12m Burbage South...
Hathersage Climb VS 5a * 57 ? Higgar Tor
Tossing a Wobbler VS 4c * 52 ? Higgar Tor
The Rat's Tail VS 5a * 651 8m Higgar Tor
The Reamer VS 4c * 400 8m Higgar Tor
The File VS 4c *** 2259 10m Higgar Tor
Fricka's Crack VS 4c * 246 6m Higgar Tor
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