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Moving through the crux of Fern Hill, 5.10c

Description 

Cratcliffe Tor is unlike many of the other gritstone cliffs in the Peak District. Its tall and comparatively quiet and it has a remote feeling about it. The cliff faces South East and dries quickly in the likely event its been raining.

It contains some of the best climbs for the grades anywhere in The Peak, and should be on the tick list of any visitor.

Getting There 

From Bakewell follow the A6 south and then take the B5056 following signs for Ashbourne.

The tor can be seen on the NW side of the road. Park at the area where the road widens.

Follow the public right of way towards the Tor.

The Classics

Featured Route For Cratcliffe Tor

Fern Hill 5.10c  International : United Kingdom : ... : Owl Gully

Climb up the deep gully until its half way point.From here launch out left along a difficult hand traverse. The crux moves come midway along this traverse. At the end of the traverse better holds allow vertical progress.Continue straight up, on perfect holds, with a little movement left and right until a small overlap is reached. Pass this on the right and finish up a shallow grove.Classic....[more]   Browse More Classics in International