User attention
06-07-2026 - Signage appeared in 2025 and work is being carried out (possible fence installation) affecting the main parking spot.
Climbers have been challenged at the crag by the owner and asked to leave (July 2026). Efforts to secure access in 2025 were unsuccessful and climbers visiting the crag are advised to keep a low profile and leave without protest if asked to do so.
from 23/09/2025
The disused quarry of Moss Rake has three developed sections including an interesting slab which gives some good technical climbing of an unusual style for Peak District limestone. There is also a chert wall with a set of dirtier routes and a shorter upper tier.
Climbing Area:
Peak District
Rock Type:
Limestone
Importance:
Local
CRoW Land:
No
Ownership:
Unknown
No. of Routes:
40
Within National Park:
Yes
Year Developed:
Grid Reference:
SK155803
There is no access agreement with the landowner for Moss Rake and private property signs have been put up. In practice climbing has continued unchallenged for many years and the prohibition is not enforced. Maintaining a low profile and politely leaving if asked to do so it advisable.
Restrictions apply from
1 March
-
30 June.
Reason: Nesting Birds
2026 update: the birds have nested successfully and the restriction has been lifted from 1st July. Thank you for helping.
Parking and Approach
From parking by the gate at the eastern side of the quarry walk through the gate and up into the first landscaped section of the quarry. Bear left up a grassy slope to a ridge overlooking the bigger second section. Drop down here steeply on scree and follow the track at the bottom initially under the chert wall and then on to the slab know as the 'Library'. An alternative slightly longer approach is available from parking at the western end.
There are no guidebooks assigned to this crag
There are no files associated with this crag