USER ATTENTION
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:
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
Rockfax Description
A steep crack climb which is high in the grade. Jam your way up to a sit-down rest on a sloping ledge. Continue up the draining upper crack past some small wire runners.
Following the left-hand crack throughout is E2 5c. © Rockfax
FA.Graham Kilner 1961 FFA Mick Pooler 63.
Lancashire's Finest , ROCKFAX Western Grit Grade List , Classic Wilton Workout , Definitive *** Lancs Grit
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Richard Hession | 14 Jul, 2005 |
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βeta: A lot more strenuous when you don't read descriptions and attempt to layback the right side of the wide crack at the bottom :) Great climb though with a relieving top out! | βeta? | |
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βeta: A lot more strenuous when you don't read descriptions and attempt to layback the right side of the wide crack at the bottom :) Great climb though with a relieving top out! |
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andi_e | 8 Jun, 2004 |
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βeta: i had a very difficult, sharp lesson for a first time jammer here!!!! don't learn to jam on this route!!! | βeta? | |
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βeta: i had a very difficult, sharp lesson for a first time jammer here!!!! don't learn to jam on this route!!! |
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Grade: HVS 5a ***
(Hobson Moor Quarry)