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

Eileen Littler — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
The Cornice 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
The Cornice is a climbing crag located in the East Midlands. It offers a range of climbing routes suitable for various skill levels. The crag is known for its distinctive rock formations and provides an outdoor setting for climbers looking to challenge themselves. Amenities and nearby facilities may cater to climbers and outdoor enthusiasts.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.2509, -1.7512
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Litton
- Postcode
- SK17 8SY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
Sources
- osm: w694257475 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Cornice?
- The Cornice is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK17 8SY), in the parish of Litton.
- What is The Cornice?
- The Cornice — a climbing crag in england east midlands.
- How do I get to The Cornice?
- Drivers can use postcode SK17 8SY.
- Is The Cornice a protected site?
- Yes — The Cornice 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 The Cornice?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SK17 8SY. It sits within the Derbyshire Dales parliamentary constituency.