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Restricted Access

Calderdale Council own and manage Heptonstall Quarry and are very happy to allow access for climbing providing that only belay stakes are used as anchors above the crag (not fence posts). 

It's also worth highlighting that as with any piece of in situ equipment, all belay stakes should be checked before use to ensure they are solid. If you are concerned about the condition of any of the stakes pease contact access@thebmc.co.uk with full details.

Seasonal Restrictions

Reason: Nesting Birds

7 May 2024: two jackdaw nests reported in Forked Lightning Crack, please avoid this and nearby routes.

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Guidebooks for Heptonstall Quarry

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Northern Rock Cover
Northern Rock (2022)
Wired Guides
By YMC, NMC, Red Rose Rock, CMC
YMC Yorkshire Gritstone Vol 2 Cover
YMC Yorkshire Gritstone Vol 2 (2014)
Yorkshire Mountaineering Club
By YMC
Northern England Cover
Northern England (2008)
Rockfax
By Chris Craggs
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Route of Interest
Quarried classics. John on Fairy Steps Direct (VS 4c) and Ali on Forked Lightning Crack (E3 5c) at Heptonstall, Yorkshire
Fairy Steps

Grade: HS 4b ***
(Heptonstall Quarry)

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