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
Worthwhile and popular though a bit of an eliminate. Climb to the roof and make long moves right past the bulge. The wall leads to the break and nice arete - avoid the crack on the right. © Rockfax
FA. Gary Gibson 1998.
Peak limestone north graded list - sport , Peak sport for mortals , The "I live in West Yorkshire and have a rockfax digital subscription" 7's sport bible , Harpur 7’s
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Gary Gibson | 11 Jun |
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βeta: the start to this route has now been restored | βeta? | |
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βeta: the start to this route has now been restored |
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dinesen | 11 Jun |
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βeta: Hanger replaced on first bolt, but still worth clip-sticking. Good route! | βeta? | |
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βeta: Hanger replaced on first bolt, but still worth clip-sticking. Good route! |
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Misha | 12 Apr |
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βeta: No birds. No hanger on first bolt either, but the second can be reached with a clipstick. | βeta? | |
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βeta: No birds. No hanger on first bolt either, but the second can be reached with a clipstick. |
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harry leaver | 13 May, 2024 |
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βeta: Birds nesting on the route, 12/05/22 | βeta? | |
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βeta: Birds nesting on the route, 12/05/22 |
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Gary Gibson | 5 Aug, 2022 |
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βeta: Low bolts to be replaced 6/8/22 | βeta? | |
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βeta: Low bolts to be replaced 6/8/22 |
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matthew.n.u | 22 Jul, 2021 |
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βeta: Warning, no first bolt! Hanger fell off the first bolt. This happened while a climber was resting on the rope higher up. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Warning, no first bolt! Hanger fell off the first bolt. This happened while a climber was resting on the rope higher up. |
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Grade: 7a ***
(Chee Dale Lower)