Stanton Moor

Stanton Moor has a long history, with many visitors drawn here to seek out the early Bronze Age stone circle at the heart of the moorland.

Nestled along the south-east edge of the moor are around 100 climbing lines, with plenty of interesting features scattered across the rock. At the harder end of the scale, there are some truly stunning problems that make the venue well worth the visit, offering a good variety of styles to test yourself on.

There is more than enough here for a trip in its own right, though it also links perfectly with visits to Stanton in the Wood and Rowtor Rocks for a full day of climbing in the area.

Route Recommendation
Admire the view 5+
Chicken Run 6a
Viewpoint Slap 6b
Witches' Sabbath 6b+
Brutal Arête 7a
Chicken Ginger7a+
Andle Stone Wall 7b+
Brad's Wall 7c

Stanton Moor has a long and fascinating history. For centuries, people have been drawn here, many seeking out the early Bronze Age stone circle that lies at the heart of the moorland. It is a landscape that has attracted visitors for generations, holding both historical and cultural significance.

More recently, from 1999 to 2009, Stanton Moor became the focus of a major environmental protest. Large groups of campaigners set up camps high in the trees to protest against further quarrying of the site. Their determined action helped protect this special landscape, preserving it so that the moorland could continue to be enjoyed by everyone.