Wright's Rocks (Lower Churnet)

Western Gritstone

A superb overhanging piece of sandstone. Pebbly and steep at low level. Compact bouldering and some hard trad routes.

Crag information
Climbing Area: Peak District Rock Type: Sandstone
Importance: Regional CRoW Land: No
Ownership: Private No. of Routes: 225
Within National Park: No Year Developed:
Grid Reference: SK058430

As of 5th August 2023 the following access arrangement will apply:

  • Parties wishing to climb must send an advance request email to - wrightsrock.access@gmail.com
  • This email is to include names of the whole party and the date you wish to climb.
  • Request response will be by return email.
  • Currently the owner is allowing access on Saturdays only. They may consider Sundays at a later date, depending on how well this arrangement works out.
  • Climbers to bring photo ID to crag (e.g. passport/driving licence).

Conditions:

  • If you enter, traverse the land/climb it is totally at your own risk. You are granted access on the understanding you are competent and have assessed all risks present. 
  • Be aware that shooting takes place in this land outside of access times.
  • Please pre-book (see above) with at least a weeks notice. First come, first served.  Only visit if confirmed.
  • Pre-booking is maintain numbers to six or less and reduce noise/disturbance within the SSSI. 
  • Leave by 5pm OR dusk whichever is the soonest.
  • Access through the gate, please don't climb the fences or over the gate.
  • No dogs.

“Keep quiet please – we can hear everything – the rock reflects and amplifies sound to us when going about our business below.”

 

 

 

 

 

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