Restricted Access
The crag is on private land and continued access depends on climbers maintaining our good relationship with the landowner, who runs his business from the lorry park in the quarry. Be friendly if you meet the owner or his employees and make sure you follow the new access route (details below) to avoid any problems.
Seasonal Restrictions
Dates: 15 February to 31 May
Reason: Nesting Birds
2024 - no restriction - the Raven nest on Going Straight wall does not appear to be in use this year - please report if you see any activity.
Rockfax Description
The left arete has a loose start, but improves with height. © Rockfax
FA. Gary Gibson, Nick Taylor, Andy Beaumont 2002.
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| Daveyc86 | 8 Mar, 2021 |
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βeta: Maybe needs a re-grade as this felt far far harder than 6a. Given the comments that a lot of loose stuff has come off I do wonder if some key holds have come off making this feel more in the 6b+ region. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Maybe needs a re-grade as this felt far far harder than 6a. Given the comments that a lot of loose stuff has come off I do wonder if some key holds have come off making this feel more in the 6b+ region. |
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| Paul Evans | 12 Jul, 2006 |
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βeta: Well one less loose hold on the start now after Rich pulled it off and landed in the nettles. Watch for the big loose flake round the LHS of the arete near the top. Other than that, quite a nice route! | βeta? | |
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βeta: Well one less loose hold on the start now after Rich pulled it off and landed in the nettles. Watch for the big loose flake round the LHS of the arete near the top. Other than that, quite a nice route! |
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| roger whetton | 13 Jul, 2004 |
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βeta: I think that the description should say 'has an appalling start'! | βeta? | |
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βeta: I think that the description should say 'has an appalling start'! |
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Coral Seas
Grade: 6a ***
(Harpur Hill Quarry)