Crag features

An interesting quarry, atypical of other local venues which offers a rewarding set of climbs for those prepared to put in just a little more effort than a typical day climbing.

In the past it has attracted the likes of Joe Brown, Wilf White and Johnny Dawes to add new routes. Unfortunately a minimal write up in the Froggatt to Black Rocks guide and more illustrious neighbouring crags has meant that the quarry has been ignored by route climbers. 

However, renewed interest in 2024 has produced some good new routes and a few of the older lines have been cleaned and reappraised revealing some neglected classics. 

The topouts can be a challenge and the last metre or so can be loose so setting up a hanging rope is advised but shouldn't detract from the experience.

There is also a bouldering circuit which offers some good problems with the area around Scrapheap Challenge staying dry in the rain.