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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)!
Rockfax Description
A fine companion to Rocky Variations. Start as for Rocky Variations but trend right up the slab. Make tough moves past the roof at its right-hand edge and continue to ledges. Pull up and right and finish up easier ground. © Rockfax
FA. Bill Birch, Sid Siddiqui 1994. Probably includes the finishing section of One Deadly Variant (HVS 5b) the left-hand finish to Seven Deadly 2000.
Ticklists
Peak District Limestone top 50 sport up to 8a+ , Rockfax Peak Limestone (2012) Top 50 , Peak limestone north graded list - sport , Harpur Hill , Peak sport for mortals , The Eal List
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| Rob M | 29 May, 2023 |
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βeta: It's solid 6b+ in my opinion. Very serious route at the grade like many in this area. Absolutely class tho', this would be in my Top 10 let alone top 50! Can't wait to try Rocky next. | ||
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βeta: It's solid 6b+ in my opinion. Very serious route at the grade like many in this area. Absolutely class tho', this would be in my Top 10 let alone top 50! Can't wait to try Rocky next. |
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| Fiend | 15 May, 2007 |
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βeta: A brilliant example of the surprising quality found lurking in these quarries. Although the line is pretty average, the rock is almost entirely excellent and there's scarcely a bad move on it. The reachiness is perhaps the crux move of clipping the 3rd bolt! | ||
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βeta: A brilliant example of the surprising quality found lurking in these quarries. Although the line is pretty average, the rock is almost entirely excellent and there's scarcely a bad move on it. The reachiness is perhaps the crux move of clipping the 3rd bolt! |
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| Nick Smith - Climbers | 9 Aug, 2004 |
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βeta: An excellent route. Even better than Rocky Variations and Coral Seas IMO. | βeta? | |
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βeta: An excellent route. Even better than Rocky Variations and Coral Seas IMO. |
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