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
Climb round the roof using the crack on the right. © Rockfax
FA. Bill Birch, Rick Gibbon 1994.
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Gary Gibson | 8 May |
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βeta: stainless steel mallions and rings added | βeta? | |
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βeta: stainless steel mallions and rings added |
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Gary Gibson | 24 Apr |
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βeta: new stainless steel maillons and ring added | βeta? | |
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βeta: new stainless steel maillons and ring added |
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issor46 | 16 Apr, 2019 |
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βeta: HARPUR HILL 28 MARCH 2019 - GREAT WHITE 5+ , I'm not sure if I started to climb too much to the side, I do not know if I climbed according to the guide For the first time in my life I've climbed outside in the UK, previously only indoor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKCP5QjSK7Y&t=4s | βeta? | |
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βeta: HARPUR HILL 28 MARCH 2019 - GREAT WHITE 5+ , I'm not sure if I started to climb too much to the side, I do not know if I climbed according to the guide For the first time in my life I've climbed outside in the UK, previously only indoor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKCP5QjSK7Y&t=4s |
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goi.ashmore | 20 Apr, 2007 |
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βeta: Total garbage | βeta? | |
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βeta: Total garbage |
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Chris the Tall | 16 Aug, 2004 |
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βeta: One or two interesting moves but all a bit contrived really. And I can't see how a direct could be 6a+ unless you used the big crack to the left. | βeta? | |
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βeta: One or two interesting moves but all a bit contrived really. And I can't see how a direct could be 6a+ unless you used the big crack to the left. |
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Dave Garnett | 13 May, 2004 |
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βeta: Assuming Orca is meant to pull straight over the roof to reach the bolt, then I would like to see it demonstrated! Certainly much harder than 6a+. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Assuming Orca is meant to pull straight over the roof to reach the bolt, then I would like to see it demonstrated! Certainly much harder than 6a+. |
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Grade: 6a ***
(Harpur Hill Quarry)