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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)!

14m.

Rockfax Description
A good little pitch with one hard move. © Rockfax

FA. Gary Gibson c2000.

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Harpur Hill

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Gary Gibson 25 Aug, 2023 Show βeta
βeta: First ascent GaryGibson with Hazel whose nickname is Flossy
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βeta: First ascent GaryGibson with Hazel whose nickname is Flossy
Richard 261 18 Sep, 2007 Show βeta
βeta: Brilliant. Loved it. Just my type of climb. 2 stars.
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βeta: Brilliant. Loved it. Just my type of climb. 2 stars.
Albie 26 Sep, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: Intersting technical move indeed. I was convinced that I was about to ping off all the way through the move.
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βeta: Intersting technical move indeed. I was convinced that I was about to ping off all the way through the move.
Dan-gerMouse 5 Sep, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: Its not caked in mud honest, its iron (or some other metal deposit) that make for good smears and fine semi-technical moves.
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βeta: Its not caked in mud honest, its iron (or some other metal deposit) that make for good smears and fine semi-technical moves.
Chris the Tall 24 Oct, 2003 Show βeta
βeta: Really pleasant, well worth doing
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βeta: Really pleasant, well worth doing

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Route of Interest
Carls Walk Pool

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

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