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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)!

20m.

Rockfax Description
The crack in the arete leads to a mid-height lower-off. © Rockfax

FA. Gary Gibson 1998.

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Christheclimber 26 Jul, 2023 Show βeta
βeta: Good climbing and deserves 6b as in Gary’s pamphlet guide and the new Northern Rock guide and individual feedback on here.
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βeta: Good climbing and deserves 6b as in Gary’s pamphlet guide and the new Northern Rock guide and individual feedback on here.
Gary Gibson 25 Jul, 2023 Show βeta
βeta: Extra bolt added at start
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βeta: Extra bolt added at start
CPH 8 Jul, 2023 Show βeta
βeta: Excellent and worth 6b.
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βeta: Excellent and worth 6b.
Chris the Tall 7 Jun, 2004 Show βeta
βeta: Maybe needs the Trad sysmbol, as the moves up to the first bolt are quite hard but can be protected by a small nut. Unfortunately just as I decided to go and get one my feet slipped and ended up amongst the sharp boulders halfway down the slope. Sustained and hard for the grade, a good route but why does it finish so early?
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βeta: Maybe needs the Trad sysmbol, as the moves up to the first bolt are quite hard but can be protected by a small nut. Unfortunately just as I decided to go and get one my feet slipped and ended up amongst the sharp boulders halfway down the slope. Sustained and hard for the grade, a good route but why does it finish so early?

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High 6b
Mid 6b
Low 6b
High 6a+
Mid 6a+
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High 6a
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Style of Ascent
Lead
Followed
Toproped
Not Set
Onsighted
DNF
Dogged
Redpoint
Flashed (β)
Repeated
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Route of Interest
Carls Walk Pool

Grade: 6a+ ***
(Stoney Middleton)

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