The greatest of all the gritstone edges, with over 4km of exposed rock, in a setting of magnificent grandeur. The rock is of impeccable quality and climbing is possible throughout the year, always bearing in mind the vagaries of our climate. Some sections of the cliff have been quarried in the distant past for the production of millstones, most notably the Marble Wall and Wobbler areas of Stanage End. The climbing here is characterised by clean-cut grooves and aretes and a sense of isolation uncommon on the other sections.

Photo: Marble Wall © ROCKFAX

ROUTES

97 trad routes (D...E8) 4 boulder problems (V2...V10) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents

Buttress (click for routes)	No. of Routes	Route Type	Sunshine or shade	Approach walk	Other	Page
End Slab A fine secluded slab with some poorly protected lower-grade routes. The area is best visited late...	18			25 mins		102
Surgeon's Saunter Area A fine tall buttress which is rarely busy. The classic crack of Surgeon's Saunter is well worth...	16			25 mins		104
The Wobbler Area Short, steep walls and quality cracks alternate. The area was once quarried which explains the...	27			25 mins		106
Marble Wall A place where the quarrymen showed what great craftsmen they were, leaving us a fine set of routes....	24			25 mins		108
Crow Chin A fine collection of lower grade climbs near the high point of the moor and with a superb outlook....	16			25 mins		110
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Surgeon's Saunter
"Probably the most fun I've had on a route so far this year. It's just a shame th..." 11/Apr

Richard's Sister
"The entry into the wide upper crack is a bit awkward." 04/Oct

Kelly's Eliminate
"Technically straightforward after a couple of moves off the deck. No way anywhe..." 28/Sep

Right-hand Tower
"Monotonous climbing with baggy worn cam placements." 07/Sep

Slap 'n' Spittle
"Don't see how this can be E4 6A as that would make it the same grade as Calvery...." 22/Aug

The Ariel
"Good warm up and solo" 25/Jun

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