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
The crack on the left-hand side of the arete is absorbing and technical with a tricky finish. © Rockfax
FA. Gary Gibson 1998.
Peak limestone north graded list - sport , Peak sport for mortals
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Gary Gibson | 25 Jul, 2023 |
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βeta: Extra bolts and new belay added | βeta? | |
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βeta: Extra bolts and new belay added |
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Gary Gibson | 25 May, 2023 |
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βeta: Completely rebolted | βeta? | |
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βeta: Completely rebolted |
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IainAM | 1 Oct, 2022 |
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βeta: Flexing hold at the start of the final tricky section after it partly broke 23/09/22 | βeta? | |
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βeta: Flexing hold at the start of the final tricky section after it partly broke 23/09/22 |
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Alan James - Rockfax | 13 Jun, 2021 |
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βeta: Three hard sections. Most people finish rightwards at the top using holds in the crack. Going direct is much harder, probably 7a. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Three hard sections. Most people finish rightwards at the top using holds in the crack. Going direct is much harder, probably 7a. |
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goi.ashmore | 12 Sep, 2005 |
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βeta: Badly bolted | βeta? | |
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βeta: Badly bolted |
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Tyler | 13 Aug, 2004 |
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βeta: Fantastic climbing. One of the bolts is tricky to reach. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Fantastic climbing. One of the bolts is tricky to reach. |
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Nick Smith - Climbers | 9 Aug, 2004 |
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βeta: The balancy, polished slab climbing near the top is quite a shock! Well protected though. | βeta? | |
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βeta: The balancy, polished slab climbing near the top is quite a shock! Well protected though. |
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Grade: 6c ***
(Horseshoe Quarry)