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The rock varies in character from typically quarried on the lower tier through to more abrasive rock on the upper tier where blasting has uncovered large tracts of calcite-encrusted rock which almost feels like natural limestone. As with most quarries, extra vigilance needs to be exercised by both climber and belayer here given the blasting activity which has created potential for loose rock.

Don't swim in the bright blue toxic pool (as if you needed telling)!

18m.

Rockfax Description
A superb route which is easier than it appears but should not be underestimated. Climb the face right of the corner, then pull out left onto the slab. Climb and power through the bulge then traverse up right to a lower-off. © Rockfax

FA. Bill Birch, Sid Siddiqui 1994.

Ticklists

Peak District Limestone top 50 sport up to 8a+ , Rockfax Peak Limestone (2012) Top 50 , Peak limestone north graded list - sport , The best 50 UK "Orange Spot" Sports Routes? , Peak sport , Harpur Hill , Peak sport for mortals , The Eal List

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gritstonegurl 11 Mar Show βeta
βeta: Great route, second bolt still loose. Spicy top but lovely jugs up to there. 10/10
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βeta: Great route, second bolt still loose. Spicy top but lovely jugs up to there. 10/10
bclifton 28 Aug, 2023 Show βeta
βeta: The bolts were fine as of today
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βeta: The bolts were fine as of today
Gary Gibson 4 Jul, 2023 Show βeta
βeta: If a bolt hanger is loose, take a spanner and tighten it don’t complain about it and expect someone else to do it!
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βeta: If a bolt hanger is loose, take a spanner and tighten it don’t complain about it and expect someone else to do it!
katgem5596 23 May, 2023 Show βeta
βeta: Route it quite polished, so found the first section a bit spicy. 2nd bolt is loose and possibly the 4th.
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βeta: Route it quite polished, so found the first section a bit spicy. 2nd bolt is loose and possibly the 4th.
JamieSparkes 10 Sep, 2021 Show βeta
βeta: This should absolutely be a trad route.
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βeta: This should absolutely be a trad route.
edogaude 18 May, 2020 Show βeta
βeta: awkward traverse right at the top
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βeta: awkward traverse right at the top
tbrittain 23 Jun, 2019 Show βeta
βeta: Bolt before pulling onto the top slab section loose. Needs tightening, nipped it up with my fingers.
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βeta: Bolt before pulling onto the top slab section loose. Needs tightening, nipped it up with my fingers.
TurnipPrincess 20 May, 2019 Show βeta
βeta: Hard for the short. Wouldn\'t lead it. Only if I grew to 6 feet.
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βeta: Hard for the short. Wouldn't lead it. Only if I grew to 6 feet.
choose colour 24 Apr, 2019 Show βeta
βeta: What a great route with a scary traverse to the finish. Worth 3 stars ✨
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βeta: What a great route with a scary traverse to the finish. Worth 3 stars ✨
Richard 261 11 Aug, 2007 Show βeta
βeta: Not as wonderful as I expected from a starred climb. Just OK really. The HVS next to it has better climbing (although more wandering).
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βeta: Not as wonderful as I expected from a starred climb. Just OK really. The HVS next to it has better climbing (although more wandering).
MNA123 18 Jun, 2007 Show βeta
βeta: Agree with James Turnbull could be led on Trad gear, a shame its been bolted as would make a very nice HVS/E1 with a nice bold start and finish but well protected crux. I placed a cpl of bits of pro anyway cuz a cpl of the bolts look crap!
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βeta: Agree with James Turnbull could be led on Trad gear, a shame its been bolted as would make a very nice HVS/E1 with a nice bold start and finish but well protected crux. I placed a cpl of bits of pro anyway cuz a cpl of the bolts look crap!
mat_galvin 17 Sep, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: Fantastic
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βeta: Fantastic
Souljah 12 Aug, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: Fantastic route for a summers evening. Varied climbing on lovely natural features! Quite exposed and committing crux
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βeta: Fantastic route for a summers evening. Varied climbing on lovely natural features! Quite exposed and committing crux
Jim Houghton 11 Aug, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: Wonderful route, perfect for an evening cruise!
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βeta: Wonderful route, perfect for an evening cruise!
The old James turnbull 3 Jul, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: it gets 3 stars in the guide, the buldge is alot easier than it looks, wasnt going to mention the pocket, but too late. great route not even very hard for 6a i think. dont know why it got bolted cos could be lead well with lots of gear.
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βeta: it gets 3 stars in the guide, the buldge is alot easier than it looks, wasnt going to mention the pocket, but too late. great route not even very hard for 6a i think. dont know why it got bolted cos could be lead well with lots of gear.
Chris the Tall 16 Jun, 2003 Show βeta
βeta: The upper bulge is a lot easier than it looks from below
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βeta: The upper bulge is a lot easier than it looks from below

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