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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)!

16m.

Rockfax Description
Climb round the roof using the crack on the right. © Rockfax

FA. Bill Birch, Rick Gibbon 1994.

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Harpur Hill

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issor46 16 Apr, 2019 Show βeta
βeta: HARPUR HILL 28 MARCH 2019 - GREAT WHITE 5+ , I'm not sure if I started to climb too much to the side, I do not know if I climbed according to the guide For the first time in my life I've climbed outside in the UK, previously only indoor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKCP5QjSK7Y&t=4s
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βeta: HARPUR HILL 28 MARCH 2019 - GREAT WHITE 5+ , I'm not sure if I started to climb too much to the side, I do not know if I climbed according to the guide For the first time in my life I've climbed outside in the UK, previously only indoor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKCP5QjSK7Y&t=4s
goi.ashmore 20 Apr, 2007 Show βeta
βeta: Total garbage
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βeta: Total garbage
Chris the Tall 16 Aug, 2004 Show βeta
βeta: One or two interesting moves but all a bit contrived really. And I can't see how a direct could be 6a+ unless you used the big crack to the left.
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βeta: One or two interesting moves but all a bit contrived really. And I can't see how a direct could be 6a+ unless you used the big crack to the left.
Dave Garnett 13 May, 2004 Show βeta
βeta: Assuming Orca is meant to pull straight over the roof to reach the bolt, then I would like to see it demonstrated! Certainly much harder than 6a+.
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βeta: Assuming Orca is meant to pull straight over the roof to reach the bolt, then I would like to see it demonstrated! Certainly much harder than 6a+.

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

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