National parks · North West England
Windgather Rocks
The Windgather Rocks (416 metres/1,365 ft a.s.l.) is a gritstone crag on the Derbyshire–Cheshire border in England. It is in the Peak District National Park and is a popular site for learning the rudi
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Spring – autumn (Apr–Oct)
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
The Windgather Rocks (416 metres/1,365 ft a.s.l.) is a gritstone crag on the Derbyshire–Cheshire border in England. It is in the Peak District National Park and is a popular site for learning the rudiments of rock climbing. As the name suggests the area is exposed to the prevailing westerly winds. The rocks lie above Taxal Edge and are part of a north–south ridge that starts between Kettleshulme and Whaley Bridge and culminates at Shining Tor. The crag was featured in the first guide to rock climbing in the Peak District, Some Gritstone Climbs, published in 1913 and written by John Laycock.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Windgather Rocks (416 metres/1,365 ft a.s.l.) is a gritstone crag on the Derbyshire–Cheshire border in England. It is in the Peak District National Park and is a popular site for learning the rudiments of rock climbing. As the name suggests the area is exposed to the prevailing westerly winds. The rocks lie above Taxal Edge and are part of a north–south ridge that starts between Kettleshulme and Whaley Bridge and culminates at Shining Tor. The crag was featured in the first guide to rock climbing in the Peak District, Some Gritstone Climbs, published in 1913 and written by John Laycock.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3017, -2.0105
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Kettleshulme and Lyme Handley
- Postcode
- SK23 7RF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Macclesfield
Sources
- wikipedia: Windgather Rocks (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Windgather Rocks?
- Windgather Rocks is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode SK23 7RF), in the parish of Kettleshulme and Lyme Handley.
- Is Windgather Rocks free to visit?
- Yes, Windgather Rocks is free to enter.
- How do I get to Windgather Rocks?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SK23 7RF. It sits within the Macclesfield parliamentary constituency.