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
The cracks and groove lead to a lower-off. © Rockfax
FA. Gary Gibson 1998.
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Pixie-Andy | 4 Aug |
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βeta: Not sure how solid one of the blocks are but it does not move yet, maybe not for another 100 years! Hard to be sure. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Not sure how solid one of the blocks are but it does not move yet, maybe not for another 100 years! Hard to be sure. |
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kipper12 | 16 May, 2005 |
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βeta: I agree, a lower off would be a very helpful, spoils an otherwise nice route. | βeta? | |
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βeta: I agree, a lower off would be a very helpful, spoils an otherwise nice route. |
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Grade: 6a ***
(Harpur Hill Quarry)