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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

The arete right of Cheat all the way on the left hand side. A dynamic reachy move just off the deck reaches (6a for those under 6ft) a line of slopey holds which lead to the break and right hand gear of Cheat or Rambling route. Small nuts and cams can be arranged here at just above half height and the upper slabby arete is padded up with trepidation until a step up for a good small sidepull is made. Escapable at the gear and bold until then with 5b/c unprotected moves 20ft off the deck.

Iain Bisset Jul/2005.

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Calamity Crack

Grade: E4 6a ***
(Running Hill Pits)

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