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
Make a tricky move to a short crack and ledge. Then climb the wider crack above to a lower-off on the left. © Rockfax
UKC Logbook Description
Start just left of Stark Disbelief with a tricky move up the thin crack, then easier to a ledge. The continuation crack above has some good steep moves to gain the lower-off.
Also claimed in 2015 as Metal Back Crack.
David Simmonite 1994 03/Jul/1994.
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Grade: HVS 5a ***
(Yarncliffe)