Robin Hood’s Stride is quite different from the typical gritstone edge. A stunningly beautiful venue, its main outcrop and striking pinnacle burst dramatically from the hillside. Scattered around the pinnacle is an impressive collection of boulders, ranging from low to high grades and offering superb problems on beautifully featured rock.
A fantastic destination in both summer and winter, there is usually a choice of sun or shade throughout the day. The generally flat and comfortable landings also make it an excellent venue for families, whether climbing or simply enjoying the scenery.
Route Recommendation
T Slab 5+
Boomerang-erang Sit 6a
Spine left hand 6a
Short Arête 6b
Flipper 6c
Jerry's Arête 7a
The Cave Problem 7a
Big Al Qaeda 7b
My Prune 7c
Climbing at Robin Hood’s Stride has a long and distinguished history. The two prominent towers, Weasel Pinnacle and Inaccessible Pinnacle, were both recorded as having been climbed in the 1890s, though it is likely that ascents had been made many years before. A number of traditional routes have been established on the pinnacles, but the venue is now best known for its bouldering. Many of the classic problems were developed during the 1980s and 1990s, creating one of the Peak’s finest and most characterful bouldering venues.
Robin Hood’s Stride also enjoyed a brush with Hollywood fame when the surrounding area featured prominently in The Princess Bride (1987). Bradley Rocks, just below the crag, doubled as Westley’s humble farm, while Robin Hood’s Stride itself can be seen in several scenes.
