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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 arête on the right with a sit start. Lancs bouldering guide. Problem 4 page167
Robin M?ller 2011.
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| Ehmarra | 5 Jul, 2020 |
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βeta: Yeah definitely a lot easier now. Couldn't touch the original now the ground is higher that first move went first time. I'd agree with the 6a+ that someone else has mentioned in the comments | βeta? | |
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βeta: Yeah definitely a lot easier now. Couldn't touch the original now the ground is higher that first move went first time. I'd agree with the 6a+ that someone else has mentioned in the comments |
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| Stuart Russell | 8 Jun, 2020 |
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βeta: Went to try the sit start today but the ground has risen and buried the sit start (compared to the photo in the guidebook). From sitting it is now only 6A+ ish and adds little to the problem. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Went to try the sit start today but the ground has risen and buried the sit start (compared to the photo in the guidebook). From sitting it is now only 6A+ ish and adds little to the problem. |
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Route of Interest
Fish Arête
Grade: f7A ***
(Wimberry Rocks)