Restricted Access

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)!

20m.

Rockfax Description
The crack on the left-hand side of the arete is absorbing and technical with a tricky finish. © Rockfax

FA. Gary Gibson 1998.

Ticklists

Peak limestone north graded list - sport , Peak sport for mortals

Feedback

User Date Notes
Gary Gibson 25 Jul, 2023 Show βeta
βeta: Extra bolts and new belay added
βeta?
Show beta
βeta: Extra bolts and new belay added
Gary Gibson 25 May, 2023 Show βeta
βeta: Completely rebolted
βeta?
Show beta
βeta: Completely rebolted
IainAM 1 Oct, 2022 Show βeta
βeta: Flexing hold at the start of the final tricky section after it partly broke 23/09/22
βeta?
Show beta
βeta: Flexing hold at the start of the final tricky section after it partly broke 23/09/22
Alan James - Rockfax 13 Jun, 2021 Show βeta
βeta: Three hard sections. Most people finish rightwards at the top using holds in the crack. Going direct is much harder, probably 7a.
βeta?
Show beta
βeta: Three hard sections. Most people finish rightwards at the top using holds in the crack. Going direct is much harder, probably 7a.
goi.ashmore 12 Sep, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: Badly bolted
βeta?
Show beta
βeta: Badly bolted
Tyler 13 Aug, 2004 Show βeta
βeta: Fantastic climbing. One of the bolts is tricky to reach.
βeta?
Show beta
βeta: Fantastic climbing. One of the bolts is tricky to reach.
Nick Smith - Climbers 9 Aug, 2004 Show βeta
βeta: The balancy, polished slab climbing near the top is quite a shock! Well protected though.
βeta?
Show beta
βeta: The balancy, polished slab climbing near the top is quite a shock! Well protected though.

Logged Ascents

77 users have logged this

Guidebooks for Harpur Hill Quarry

Not all climbs at crag may appear in this book 52 users have this on their wishlist

Please Login to view more details on the logged ascents

Voting
High 7a
Mid 7a
Low 7a
High 6c+
Mid 6c+
Low 6c+
High 6c
Mid 6c
Low 6c
High 6b+
Mid 6b+
Low 6b+
Votes cast 32
Votes cast 28
Style of Ascent
Lead
Followed
Toproped
Soloed
Not Set
Onsighted
Dogged
Redpoint
Repeated
DNF
Not Set
Route of Interest
Private Prosecution

Grade: 6c ***
(Horseshoe Quarry)

Loading Notifications...