Stone Farm Rocks

#186 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Nestled in the verdant countryside of the United Kingdom, Stone Farm Rocks presents a haven for climbing enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. This renowned climbing spot, characterized by its sandstone outcrops, offers a unique and challenging experience for climbers of varying skill levels.

The rocks at Stone Farm are part of the Southern Sandstone climbing area and are known for their excellent grip and interesting routes. Climbers are drawn to the area not only for its physical challenges but also for the stunning natural beauty that surrounds the climbing routes. The tranquility of the rural setting provides a perfect backdrop for a day of climbing, with the sound of birdsong often accompanying climbers as they ascend.

Safety and conservation are key priorities at Stone Farm Rocks. Due to the delicate nature of the sandstone, climbers are encouraged to use top-rope setups rather than lead climbing to minimize erosion and preserve the rock faces for future generations. Chalk use is also discouraged, and climbers are asked to clean their shoes before tackling the rocks to prevent the spread of plant diseases.

Coordinates: 51°5'44"N, 0°1'47"W

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Stone Farm Rocks – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wakehurst Place, Standen, East Grinstead Museum, Ardingly Reservoir.

3.4 miSW
Botanical garden, Park, Vernacular architecture
Wakehurst Place, Haywards Heath
87 min walk • Wakehurst, previously known as Wakehurst Place, is a house and botanic gardens in West Sussex, England, owned by the National Trust but used and managed by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
0.8 miNE
Historical place, Museum, History museum
Standen, East Grinstead
20 min walk • Standen is an Arts and Crafts house located to the south of East Grinstead, West Sussex, England. The house and its surrounding gardens belong to the National Trust and are open to the public. It is a Grade I listed building.
2.2 miNE
Museum
East Grinstead Museum, East Grinstead
58 min walk • East Grinstead Museum is located at Cantelupe Road in East Grinstead, West Sussex, England. It was established in 1995 in a purpose-built museum constructed with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund and local donations.
4.5 miSW
Park
Ardingly Reservoir, High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
116 min walk • Ardingly Reservoir is west of Ardingly in West Sussex. The southern end is a 74.5-hectare Local Nature Reserve owned and managed by South East Water. The reservoir feeds the River Ouse located in West Sussex, England 5 miles north of Haywards Heath.
1.7 miSW
Church, Romanesque architecture
St Margaret's Church, West Hoathly
45 min walk • St Margaret's Church is an Anglican church in the village of West Hoathly in Mid Sussex, one of seven local government districts in the English county of West Sussex. By the late 11th century, a simple single-room stone building existed on the high, open ridge upon which the village developed.
2.7 miNW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Worth Way
70 min walk • The Worth Way is a 7-mile footpath and bridleway linking the West Sussex towns of Crawley and East Grinstead via the village of Crawley Down. Mostly following the trackbed of a disused railway the path is an important wildlife corridor. It is part of the National Cycle Network.
2.2 miNE
Church
West Street Baptist Church, East Grinstead
56 min walk • West Street Baptist Church is a Baptist church in East Grinstead, a town in the district of Mid Sussex, one of seven local government districts in the English county of West Sussex.
1.8 miSW
Specialty museum, Museum, Vernacular architecture
The Priest House, West Hoathly
46 min walk • The Priest House is a Grade II* listed fifteenth century timber framed hall house in the centre of West Hoathly, in West Sussex, England. It is close to The Cat Inn and St Margaret's Church. It is now a museum, open to the public six days a week from March to October.
4.4 miS
Museum
Bluebell Railway
112 min walk • The Bluebell Railway is an 11 mi heritage line almost entirely in West Sussex in England, except for Sheffield Park which is in East Sussex. It is managed by the Bluebell Railway Preservation Society. It uses steam trains which operate between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead, with intermediate stations at Horsted Keynes and Kingscote.
3.8 miW
Monastery
Worth Abbey
99 min walk • The Abbey of Our Lady, Help of Christians, commonly known as Worth Abbey, is a community of Roman Catholic monks who follow the Rule of St Benedict near Turners Hill village, in West Sussex, England. Founded in 1933, the abbey is part of the English Benedictine Congregation. As of 2020, the monastic community had 21 monks.
2.4 miN
Church, Romanesque architecture
Our Lady and St Peter's Church, East Grinstead
61 min walk • Our Lady and St Peter's Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in East Grinstead. It was built from 1897 to 1898 and designed by Frederick Walters. It is situated on the London Road close to where it becomes Station Road, north of East Grinstead railway station. It is a Romanesque Revival church and a Grade II listed building.