Windgather Rocks, Climbing area in Hartington Upper Quarter, United Kingdom
The gritstone crag stands 416 meters above sea level on the Derbyshire-Cheshire border, featuring steep walls with varied climbing routes spanning 7 to 15 meters.
The location served as a sandstone quarry during the Victorian period from 1880 to 1900, providing stone slate roofs for nearby Kettleshulme village.
The crag contains 54 traditional climbing routes that have shaped local climbing practices and contributed to the development of climbing techniques in Peak District.
Access to the climbing area requires a short two-minute walk from designated parking spots in lay-bys located directly below the crag after a steep uphill drive.
The rock formation displays north-south faulting patterns and contains thin coal deposits in its higher layers, with flaggy cross-bedded materials reaching 8 meters high.
Location: Hartington Upper Quarter
Location: Kettleshulme
GPS coordinates: 53.30165,-2.01046
Latest update: March 9, 2025 16:09
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