Arguable the most impressive section of rock on the edge, with its unending buttresses of tall proud gritstone. Its difficult to find a bad climb along this section of the edge.

This area is at the heart of the Stanage Popular area.

Areas from North to South.

• Mississippi Buttress
• Balcony Buttress
• Twin Chimneys Area
• Wuthering Buttress
• Robin Hood's Cave Buttress

From the southern parking area take one of the numerous trails up to the edge. You are heading towards the crowds so you can't miss this area.