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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
A great climb with some testing moves through the hanging groove. From a block, step right onto the wall and climb to the groove. Pull out left and head up to a roof, step right to a groove then pull up and back left above the bulge (direct is 6b+ and on the left it is 6b). Finish up the easier grooved arete above. © 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 , Peak sport , Harpur Hill , Peak sport for mortals , The Eal List

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Quintin 9 Aug, 2020 Show βeta
βeta: Clip stick would be helpful for first bolt
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βeta: Clip stick would be helpful for first bolt
TonyM 8 Jun, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: I thought better than its neighbour, since nicer moves and more consistently sustained.
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βeta: I thought better than its neighbour, since nicer moves and more consistently sustained.
nate 16 Aug, 2004 Show βeta
βeta: good climb, sometimes good to take break from trad? got in to it and missed the bolt covering crux (was getting dark honest)
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βeta: good climb, sometimes good to take break from trad? got in to it and missed the bolt covering crux (was getting dark honest)

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Style of Ascent
Lead
Followed
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Alt Leads
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Onsighted
Dogged
Flashed (β)
Repeated
Redpoint
DNF
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Not Set
Route of Interest
Apollo Creed

Grade: 6b ***
(Harpur Hill Quarry)

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