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Climbing & bouldering crags · East Midlands

Wildcat

In or near Matlock Bath.

Wildcat — a climbing crag in england east midlands.

Weir, River Derwent - geograph.org.uk - 4774998

Michael Westley — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Cromford · 0.7 km

About

Wildcat 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: Matlock Woods SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Wildcat is a climbing crag located in the East Midlands. It offers a variety of climbing routes suitable for different skill levels. The crag's natural rock formations provide an engaging environment for climbers. Visitors can expect a rugged landscape typical of the region, 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
53.1153, -1.5583
County
Derbyshire
Parish
Matlock Bath
Postcode
DE4 3PU
Parliamentary constituency
Derbyshire Dales
Nearest railway station
Cromford0.7 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Holy Trinity Church at Matlock Bath - geograph.org.uk - 8163160📷 5

Hotels · East Midlands

New Bath Hotel

New Bath Hotel — a hotel in england east midlands.

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Derwent Gardens📷 3

Country parks · East Midlands

Derwent Gardens

Derwent Gardens — public park in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, England.

Free🐕👶derbyshiredales.gov.uk
Masson Mills - geograph.org.uk - 2329413📷 5

Museums · East Midlands

Masson Mill

Masson Mill — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

👶massonmills.co.uk
Lovers' Walks📷 3

Country parks · East Midlands

Lovers' Walks

Lovers' Walks — public park in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, England.

Free🐕👶derbyshiredales.gov.uk
Arkwright's Mill - geograph.org.uk - 2329335📷 3

Museums · East Midlands

Masson Mills Working Textile Museum

Masson Mills Working Textile Museum — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

👶massonmills.co.uk
Obelisk, bottom of Temple Road - geograph.org.uk - 2331813📷 5

Forts · East Midlands

Obelisk At Junction Of Temple Road And South Parade

Obelisk At Junction Of Temple Road And South Parade — a martello broad in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

peakmines.co.uk

Where to eat & stay near Wildcat

Places to stay

Holy Trinity Church at Matlock Bath - geograph.org.uk - 8163160📷 5

Hotels · East Midlands

New Bath Hotel

New Bath Hotel — a hotel in england east midlands.

Freenewbathhotelandspa.com
The Heights of Abraham - geograph.org.uk - 5981005📷 7

B&Bs · East Midlands

Hodgkinson's

Hodgkinson's — a bed-and-breakfast in england east midlands.

"Muddy Walk" - geograph.org.uk - 2189768📷 7

Hotels · East Midlands

High Tor Hotel

High Tor Hotel — a hotel in england east midlands.

hightorhotel.co.uk
Way Markers on the Midshires Way, Derbyshire - geograph.org.uk - 6660299📷 5

Caravan parks · East Midlands

Birchwood Farm

Birchwood Farm — a caravan park in england east midlands.

Freebirchwoodfarm.co.uk
House by B5035, Middleton - geograph.org.uk - 7635621📷 5

Campsites · East Midlands

Middleton Top Campsite (Caravan & Camping Club)

Middleton Top Campsite (Caravan & Camping Club) — a campsite in england east midlands.

Dog walker with Molly on Dethick Lane - geograph.org.uk - 4757572📷 5

Caravan parks · East Midlands

Church Farm

Church Farm — a caravan park in england east midlands.

Places to eat & drink

The Heights of Abraham - geograph.org.uk - 5981005📷 5

Historic pubs · East Midlands

Temple Hotel

Temple Hotel in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

Cromford - Scarthin Bookshop and Post Office - geograph.org.uk - 2411404📷 7

Historic pubs · East Midlands

Greyhound Hotel

Greyhound Hotel in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

the-greyhound-hotel.derbyshire-uk.com
Stone pillar - geograph.org.uk - 5861521📷 5

Historic pubs · East Midlands

Duke William Inn

Duke William Inn in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

The Old Grammar School and a modern bungalow - geograph.org.uk - 3904923📷 5

Historic pubs · East Midlands

George Inn

George Inn in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

Wirksworth, Red Lion Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 5076928📷 5

Cafés · East Midlands

Cafe

Cafe — a café in england east midlands.

St John's Street, Wirksworth, Derbys - geograph.org.uk - 4212359📷 5

Restaurants · East Midlands

Le Mistral

Le Mistral — a restaurant in england east midlands.

lemistral.co.uk

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Stanage Edge (rock face) - geograph.org.uk - 3589071📷 5

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Stanage End

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Grouse drinking basin Number 20, Stanage Edge - geograph.org.uk - 3073387📷 5

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Marble Wall — a climbing crag in england east midlands.

Rock climbers at Crow Chin - geograph.org.uk - 6491994📷 5

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Crow Chin — a climbing crag in england east midlands.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Wildcat?
Wildcat is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE4 3PU), in the parish of Matlock Bath.
What is Wildcat?
Wildcat — a climbing crag in england east midlands.
How do I get to Wildcat?
The nearest railway station is Cromford, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE4 3PU.
Is Wildcat a protected site?
Yes — Wildcat is part of the Matlock Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Wildcat?
The nearest railway station is Cromford, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE4 3PU.