Posted by Barry Clarke on April 13, 2006 at 10:30:24:
Route:Rose amongst Thorns
Length:9m
Grade:VS
Crag:Caldbeck Moor Quarry Eden
Climbers:BJ Clarke (solo)
Date climbed:12.04.06
Description:At the extreme right end of the quarry a loose, south-facing wall makes a right angle with the main mass. A slightly more solid arete is apparent, roughly in the centre of this wall. Start at the foot of the arete; small cairn. (4b). Climb the arete direct, gradually easing, to a flat pave finish. NOTES: May have been done on the recent Ross/Bonnington campaign, but it still needed a light cleaning on the ascent! Still more potential here, but cleaning and trundling required. There are 2 stakes atop the Main Wall. ACCESS: It is 1.7 miles to the crossroads across the moor, rather than 2.5 miles. The right turn here is signposted to a caravan park and after half a mile the quarry appears on the left. You can't drive in any more as there is a metal gate across the track. Finally, the building has been demolished!