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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)!

24m.

Rockfax Description
Start as for Coral Seas, but continue to the flat roof, then pull over on big positive holds to the next break. One more hard move gains easier ground, then the belay. © Rockfax

FA. Gary Gibson 1998.

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Peak limestone north graded list - sport , Peak sport for mortals

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JamieSparkes 10 Sep, 2021 Show βeta
βeta: bit of a contrived line, the difficulty of which seems to depend on how resolutely you ignore the huge flake on coral sea, shame as the move thru the bulge is a good lil problem.
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βeta: bit of a contrived line, the difficulty of which seems to depend on how resolutely you ignore the huge flake on coral sea, shame as the move thru the bulge is a good lil problem.
Richard 261 11 Aug, 2007 Show βeta
βeta: I top roped it and wouldn't have got through the roof section on the lead. Then watched some old geezer called Rab cruise it. Very nice route though.
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βeta: I top roped it and wouldn't have got through the roof section on the lead. Then watched some old geezer called Rab cruise it. Very nice route though.
MNA123 18 Jun, 2007 Show βeta
βeta: Good route glad to see it now gets 7a (6c+ in the guide) after working the moves on the roof i managed to lead it clean to the last hard cpl of moves high up before the jug, but had to aid the last section. Still i reckon gettin over the roves is at least 6b+/c :)
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βeta: Good route glad to see it now gets 7a (6c+ in the guide) after working the moves on the roof i managed to lead it clean to the last hard cpl of moves high up before the jug, but had to aid the last section. Still i reckon gettin over the roves is at least 6b+/c :)

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High 7a
Mid 7a
Low 7a
High 6c+
Mid 6c+
Low 6c+
High 6c
Mid 6c
Low 6c
Votes cast 19
Votes cast 16
Style of Ascent
Lead
Toproped
Followed
Not Set
Onsighted
Dogged
Redpoint
DNF
Flashed (β)
Ground Up
Not Set
Route of Interest
On the Road (Sport)

Grade: 6c+ ***
(Lorry Park Quarry)

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