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Climbing & bouldering crags · East Midlands

Wharncliffe Crags

In or near Gilroyd.

Wharncliffe Crags — a climbing crag in england east midlands.

Wharncliffe Crags with view to Stocksbridge - geograph.org.uk - 3652949

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

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Wortley · 2.3 km

About

Wharncliffe Crags 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: Wharncliffe Crags SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Wharncliffe Crags is a climbing crag located in the East Midlands. It offers a variety of routes suitable for climbers of different skill levels. The crags are characterised by their rugged rock formations and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can expect a natural outdoor setting conducive to climbing and exploration.

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

Coordinates
53.4736, -1.5512
District
Sheffield
Parish
Stocksbridge
Postcode
S36 2BW
Parliamentary constituency
Penistone and Stocksbridge
Nearest railway station
Wortley2.3 km

Sources

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Places to stay

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wharncliffe Crags?
Wharncliffe Crags is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S36 2BW), in the parish of Stocksbridge.
What is Wharncliffe Crags?
Wharncliffe Crags — a climbing crag in england east midlands.
How do I get to Wharncliffe Crags?
The nearest railway station is Wortley, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode S36 2BW.
Is Wharncliffe Crags a protected site?
Yes — Wharncliffe Crags is part of the Wharncliffe Crags SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Wharncliffe Crags?
The nearest railway station is Wortley, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S36 2BW.