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
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 |
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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. | βeta? | |
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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. |
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Gary Gibson | 25 Jul, 2023 |
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βeta: Extra bolt added at start | βeta? | |
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βeta: Extra bolt added at start |
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CPH | 8 Jul, 2023 |
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βeta: Excellent and worth 6b. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Excellent and worth 6b. |
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Chris the Tall | 7 Jun, 2004 |
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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? | βeta? | |
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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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Grade: 6a+ ***
(Stoney Middleton)