Climbing & bouldering crags · East Midlands
Houndkirk Tor (Proper)
In or near Hathersage.
Houndkirk Tor (Proper) — a climbing crag in england east midlands.
Neil Theasby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dore and Totley · 4.0 km
About
Houndkirk Tor (Proper) 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: Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Houndkirk Tor is a climbing crag located in the East Midlands. It offers a variety of routes for climbers of different skill levels. The crag's natural rock formations provide challenging climbs amidst a rugged landscape. Visitors can expect a typical outdoor climbing experience, with opportunities for both sport and traditional climbing.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.3324, -1.5743
- District
- Sheffield
- Parish
- Sheffield, unparished area
- Postcode
- S17 3AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sheffield Hallam
- Nearest railway station
- Dore and Totley — 4 km
Sources
- osm: w397481964 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Houndkirk Tor (Proper)?
- Houndkirk Tor (Proper) is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S17 3AG), in the parish of Sheffield, unparished area.
- What is Houndkirk Tor (Proper)?
- Houndkirk Tor (Proper) — a climbing crag in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Houndkirk Tor (Proper)?
- The nearest railway station is Dore and Totley, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode S17 3AG.
- Is Houndkirk Tor (Proper) a protected site?
- Yes — Houndkirk Tor (Proper) is part of the Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Houndkirk Tor (Proper)?
- The nearest railway station is Dore and Totley, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S17 3AG.