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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
The brown wall is climbed past a worm feature. Belay on the ledge for this and the next two routes. © Rockfax
FA. Nicholls, Bill Birch, Rick Gibbon, Nadim Siddiqui 1994.
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| Gary Gibson | 24 May, 2023 |
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βeta: Crackline to tge left is Wilma (5) | βeta? | |
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βeta: Crackline to tge left is Wilma (5) |
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| Gary Gibson | 21 May, 2023 |
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βeta: Now bolted at grade 5 | βeta? | |
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βeta: Now bolted at grade 5 |
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| Dainius | 20 May, 2023 |
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βeta: It's now bolted. 5a climb | βeta? | |
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βeta: It's now bolted. 5a climb |
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| AbE | 20 Sep, 2020 |
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βeta: Lots of loose rock | βeta? | |
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βeta: Lots of loose rock |
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Route 1
Grade: VS 4c ***
(Dovestone Tor)