Burbage North

For those who love to be alone, but not lonely, this is the place…

You know who you are. You like to wander alone, but not feel like you’re the only person on Earth. Burbage is ideal for this. As you wander on the path beneath the rocks, you hear the many rock climbers up in the rocks, and see them and their bright colours clearly. You can hear the conversations carry in the wind. It’s like having a faraway friend

The views are also gorgeous. Looking up to the rock faces, standing proud against a blue sky, or looking across the valley to the various rock formations high on the peaks, it’s just so achingly pretty, especially under a blue sky

In terms of access, you can park in a small area at upper Burbage, but really, i’d recommend making it part of another walk. Get off the train at Grindleford, head north through Padley Gorge and then join the paths for Burbage. Then tag that into a wander along Stanage Edge (just be aware this route is nearly all uphill).
Padley is only twenty minutes walk south of where the path joins the A6187, and Stanage Edge trig point is less than twenty minutes walk from the aforementioned Parking area. The path beneath the Edge is well trodden, and not muddy. It has the occasional puddle, but you could do this in trainers on a nice day, very easy. It’s a man made path, as opposed to the rocky and muddy path across the top of Stanage Edge

You probably won’t find the need to spend a day on this path, but it’ll definitely make your day to have spent time on this path

Understandably popular climbing area. easily accessible, not too high, dries quickly, clean gritstone.

Beautiful place. Nature at it's finest. Plenty of rock climbing to be done, hiking, biking or maybe just a leisurely stroll if your not that adventurous. Either way it's well worth a visit and highly recommend.

Perhaps one of my favourite places in the peak. Amazing that it's so easy to access!

Great climbs & awesome adventures

Fantastic crag with a great variety of climbs for all abilities. It is a great place for learning and learning to lead climb (under proper instruction!) as there are a lot of places with decent routes up next to them and good places to protect a top belay. This is not as suitable for families and non climbers as some of the other crags close by as there is limited space (and shade from the sun) at the bottom of the crags. Having said that there is a lot of well maintained footpaths around the crag.

Great place for climbing whether you’re top roping, leading or bouldering and is ideal for groups. Parking is limited unless you arrive early or like to walk in.

Such an amazing footpath, unforgettable place