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Climbing & bouldering crags · East Midlands

Rubicon Wall

In or near Wardlow.

Rubicon Wall — a climbing crag in england east midlands.

River Wye swans at Cressbrook - geograph.org.uk - 6516341

Neil Theasby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Grindleford · 9.8 km

About

Rubicon Wall 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
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cressbrook Dale SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: DERBYSHIRE DALES

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Rubicon Wall is a prominent climbing crag located in the East Midlands. It is known for its challenging routes, attracting climbers of various skill levels. The crag features a mix of sport and trad climbs, set against a scenic backdrop. Visitors can expect a range of climbing experiences in a well-regarded outdoor environment.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.2526, -1.7444
County
Derbyshire
Parish
Litton
Postcode
SK17 8SY
Parliamentary constituency
Derbyshire Dales
Nearest railway station
Grindleford9.8 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rubicon Wall?
Rubicon Wall is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK17 8SY), in the parish of Litton.
What is Rubicon Wall?
Rubicon Wall — a climbing crag in england east midlands.
How do I get to Rubicon Wall?
The nearest railway station is Grindleford, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK17 8SY.
Is Rubicon Wall a protected site?
Yes — Rubicon Wall is part of the The Wye Valley SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cressbrook Dale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Rubicon Wall?
Drivers can navigate to postcode SK17 8SY. It sits within the Derbyshire Dales parliamentary constituency.