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Burbage Valley Rock Climbing

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Areas in Burbage Valley

Burbage North 104

Burbage Quarries 3

Burbage South 25

Burbage South - Edge Bouldering 4

Burbage South Boulders 6

Burbage West 0

Higgar Tor 1

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Elevation:	800 ft	244 m
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Description

This idyllic valley has a number of fine venues for both trad climbing and bouldering. It is one of the closest edges to Sheffield so it can be busy even on a weekday evening, but for good reason.

The climbs at Burbage South are world class in technical difficulty, and boldness. All the climbs atSouthern Quarry - The Cioch are classics, although not many will be able to enjoy them - sit back and savor the atmosphere.

Getting There

Easily reached from Hathersage the valley can be approached form the North or South.

143 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Burbage Valley

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 4 ● The File Trad Higgar Tor > Leaning Block
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 8 ● The Knight's Move Trad Burbage North > Hollyash Wall
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 4 ● Long Tall Sally Trad Burbage North > Obscenity Area