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Overview

Several steep ascents, starting from the stunning Black Rocks - a popular and famous climbing area.

Saturday, 13 July 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Parking is now very expensive from the car park - £7 - so be early and park in cemetery layby or roadside leading up to car park entrance.  Walk will start from toilet block next to cafe (now closed) at 10.00 am prompt.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 29054 55623
Nearest postcode:
DE4 4GT
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Start time:
10:00 am

When you arrive their is a layby that it might be possible for you to park in adjacent to the cemetery.

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