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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

16m.

Rockfax Description
The right-hand crack was neglected by the aid climbers, leaving it pristine and thin! Climb a flaky crack in the right-hand wall of the groove and a blocky overhang (possible stance out right). Swing around the arete to gain the crack-line and follow it desperately to a final hideous sequence which allows the last couple of moves on Adrenaline to be reached - phew! © Rockfax

FA. Ken Powell 1964 FFA. Dave Pegg 1990.

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Grade: E8 6c ***
(Wilton 1)

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