Climbing & bouldering crags · East Midlands
Central Buttress
In or near Wardlow.
Central Buttress — a climbing crag in england east midlands.

David Medcalf — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
Central Buttress is a climbing crag located in england east midlands, mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Detailed amenities and visitor information may vary; check the OSM page for the latest tagged metadata.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Wye Valley SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: DERBYSHIRE DALES
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Central Buttress is a climbing crag located in the East Midlands. It is known for its distinctive rock formations that offer a variety of climbing routes. The site attracts climbers of different skill levels, providing an opportunity for both novice and experienced climbers to test their abilities. The surrounding landscape complements the climbing experience, making it a notable spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2540, -1.7552
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Litton
- Postcode
- SK17 8ST
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
Sources
- osm: w562295209 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Central Buttress?
- Central Buttress is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK17 8ST), in the parish of Litton.
- What is Central Buttress?
- Central Buttress — a climbing crag in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Central Buttress?
- Drivers can use postcode SK17 8ST.
- Is Central Buttress a protected site?
- Yes — Central Buttress is part of the The Wye Valley SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the DERBYSHIRE DALES National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Central Buttress?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SK17 8ST. It sits within the Derbyshire Dales parliamentary constituency.