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Advisory notice: Crows (most probably jackdaws) are reported to be nesting in the Graveyard area. Staying off routes/problems in this area will avoid possible disturbance.

 

Now owned by the BMC, this disused quarry has been dedicated as Open Access Land under the CRoW Act. A few things to consider when climbing at this crag:

  • Whilst generally good quality gritstone, there is potential for loose rock given the site is a former quarry, where blasting techniques were used to remove rock and ongoing weathering could also loosen rock over time (as with any other crag).
  • Consider wearing a helmet when climbing in the quarry.
  • Some routes in the quarry feature fixed equipment such as pegs, stuck trad gear, belay stakes and even a few bolts. Fixed equipment should always be treated with caution and it is up to each climber to make a judgement call whether they think it is reliable. Consider backing up fixed equipment with your own gear wherever possible.

If you're able to lend a hand on the cleanup sessions, someone on the 'Lancashire Rock Revival' group will point you in the right direction: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1566324270279682

14m.

Rockfax Description
Bold and fingery climbing up the left-hand arete of the face. No side-runners at this grade. Wires in the upper left-hand crack of Dawn knock the grade down to a still scary E3 5c. © Rockfax

FA. Hank Pasquill 1967.

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john morrissey 26 Sep, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: E3??? definately. Really quite scary at the top. Dont messup the last move and nearly miss the top. It will scare you silly. If you fall from the last moves you could hit the ledge at the bottom of Christeena. A great buzz afterwards though!!
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βeta: E3??? definately. Really quite scary at the top. Dont messup the last move and nearly miss the top. It will scare you silly. If you fall from the last moves you could hit the ledge at the bottom of Christeena. A great buzz afterwards though!!
mark hounslea 17 Nov, 2002 Show βeta
βeta: It would be better to grade it E4 and not mention the side runners
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βeta: It would be better to grade it E4 and not mention the side runners

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High E5
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High E4
Mid E4
Low E4
High E3
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High 6a
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Style of Ascent
Lead
Toproped
Followed
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Alt Leads
Not Set
Onsighted
Repeated
Flashed (β)
Dogged
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Route of Interest
Adrenalin

Grade: E4 6a ***
(Wilton 1)

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