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Willersley Castle Rocks

Peak Limestone

Known locally as Scarthin Rock and referred to simply as Willersley by climbers, this north-facing crag on the banks of the Derwent has a great set of big trad pitches, especially in the VS-E1 range. there are also a few sport routes and some fairly esoteric bouldering. The crag is north facing and shady, great for a hot summer day.

Crag information
Climbing Area: Peak District Rock Type: Limestone
Importance: Regional CRoW Land: No
Ownership: Private No. of Routes: 115
Within National Park: No Year Developed: 1955
Grid Reference: SK297570

Willersley and the Cromford Mill complex is owned by a charity the Arkwright Society.

 

 The society appreciate the importance of the crag to climbers and our long history of climbing here. To help maintain this good relationship please:

  • Report any loose rock or dead trees to the local access rep as soon as possible so that this can be deal with promptly.
  • Use the pay and display carpark at the mill. This fee help with the upkeep of the site.
  • Consider visiting the cafe and shops at the mill. Supporting these business helps keep the charity going.
  • Consider donating by becoming a friend of the society, and join in with volunteer work at the site such as litter picking and crag maintenance, some of which may be planned and run through the BMC 
  • It is essential that climbers do not block gateways with parked cars, disturbance is keep to a minimum and other site users are treated with respect and courtesy. 

 

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Anonymous User
20/05/2018
Hi guys, enjoying the app. Just a point, this crag is listed under southern gritstone, where as its peak lime. Thanks
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Anonymous User
20/05/2018
Climbed here yesterday, becareful not to disturb the hatchlings on great corner (3 nests on this climb!) and in the pot hole on pothole wall. They are quite far back, so you should be fine if you are careful and respectful.
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    Willersley Castle Rocks

    Peak Limestone