Birchen Edge is a rock face in the Peak District, United Kingdom, popular with novices since the majority of the routes are in the lower grades. Many of these grades are traditional which can mean that the climbing can be more awkward than you might expect. There are generally good belays to be found at the top of routes although there are a couple of areas such as Stoker's Wall where it can be tricky. The starts can also be quite awkward where the crag is undercut - novices may need a tug! Classic routes include The Crow's Nest (VS), Nelson's Slab (HVS), Sail Buttress (VS), Sail Chimney (S), Topsail (VS), Orpheus Wall (HVS), Peaches (E4), Trafalgar Crack (V Diff), Camperdown Crawl (VS) and of course Powder Monkey Parade (S - but do not underestimate it).

See also

Rock Climbing in the Peak District

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