Climbing & bouldering crags · East Midlands
The Upper Circle
In or near Wardlow.
The Upper Circle — 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 Upper Circle 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 Upper Circle is a climbing crag located in the East Midlands. This site offers a variety of climbing routes suitable for different skill levels. Visitors can expect a rugged landscape with natural rock formations, providing both challenges and scenic views. The area is popular among local climbers and those seeking outdoor adventure.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.2553, -1.7542
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Litton
- Postcode
- SK17 8ST
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
Sources
- osm: w562296905 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Upper Circle?
- The Upper Circle is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK17 8ST), in the parish of Litton.
- What is The Upper Circle?
- The Upper Circle — a climbing crag in england east midlands.
- How do I get to The Upper Circle?
- Drivers can use postcode SK17 8ST.
- Is The Upper Circle a protected site?
- Yes — The Upper Circle 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 Upper Circle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SK17 8ST. It sits within the Derbyshire Dales parliamentary constituency.