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nikki1979 25 Oct 2016
hi. i was wondering if anyone knows any geographical information about Napes Needle please? any info would be appreciated. thank you
 toad 25 Oct 2016
In reply to nikki1979:
It collapsed after overzealous drilling to insert a descent belay in 1978. It was lovingly rebuilt over the next 3 years following a successful appeal for funds. Drilling for subsequent belays is strictly forbidden as the current needle is a hollow fibreglass replica with a thin veneer of actual rock bonded with a (then) innovative resin now, ironically, used extensively to fix bolts on modern limestone sport routes
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 Phil1919 25 Oct 2016
In reply to nikki1979:

Geographical? Its high up on Great Gable at the northern end of Wasdale.
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nikki1979 25 Oct 2016
In reply to Phil1919:

hi sorry my question was vague. im looking for the rock types etc
 petegunn 26 Oct 2016
In reply to nikki1979:
Borrowdale Volcanics?
http://www.cumbriarigs.co.uk/?Geological_Map
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 ebdon 26 Oct 2016
In reply to nikki1979:
Its Rhyolitic tuff
http://www.bgs.ac.uk/lexicon/lexicon.cfm?pub=LTT
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 ChrisH89 26 Oct 2016
In reply to nikki1979:
Sounds like you meant geological information rather than geographical then?
Post edited at 13:00
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