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 right-hand of the two wide cracks. © Rockfax
UKC Logbook Description
Just left of the arete is a fine steep right-leaning crack. Jam up this to a difficult finish. An excellent route, jamtastic!.
Over to the right from The Gallery and at a higher level is DOG CANUTE SECTOR a small quarried area beyond the fence-posts, with a small steep buttress of compact rock. Keep a low profile due to access problems: in misty conditions the Christian Salvesen security cameras can’t spot you.
Nick Taylor, Alan Taylor 28/Oct/2001.
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Grade: E1 5a ***
(Chee Dale Upper)