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
A great climb with some testing moves through the hanging groove. From a block, step right onto the wall and climb to the groove. Pull out left and head up to a roof, step right to a groove then pull up and back left above the bulge (direct is 6b+ and on the left it is 6b). Finish up the easier grooved arete above. © Rockfax
FA. Bill Birch, Sid Siddiqui 1994.
Peak District Limestone top 50 sport up to 8a+ , Rockfax Peak Limestone (2012) Top 50 , Peak limestone north graded list - sport , Peak sport , Harpur Hill , Peak sport for mortals , The Eal List
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Quintin | 9 Aug, 2020 |
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βeta: Clip stick would be helpful for first bolt | ||
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βeta: Clip stick would be helpful for first bolt |
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TonyM | 8 Jun, 2005 |
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βeta: I thought better than its neighbour, since nicer moves and more consistently sustained. | βeta? | |
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βeta: I thought better than its neighbour, since nicer moves and more consistently sustained. |
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nate | 16 Aug, 2004 |
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βeta: good climb, sometimes good to take break from trad? got in to it and missed the bolt covering crux (was getting dark honest) | βeta? | |
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βeta: good climb, sometimes good to take break from trad? got in to it and missed the bolt covering crux (was getting dark honest) |
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Grade: 6b ***
(Harpur Hill Quarry)