Climbs 143
Rocktype Limestone
Altitude 66m a.s.l
Sandford Snow Leopard. © deepstar
Brutal scene of extraction, but with some worthwhile lines. Sparsely protected, slab climbs, usually bold, on generally sound rock although there are a few better protected routes as well. Single-pitch to 35 metres. Lower Lift has two bolt lower off along with a number of very solid steel stakes. The Eastern slabs(White, Red, Pink) have a number of stakes/bolts and even a two bolt lower off. Left hand side of Lower lift now good for children /beginners top and bottom roping. Best time to visit is on sunny summer evenings
Mendip Outdoor Pursuits are tenants and are slowly developing some areas. Mendip use the crag regularly for private, group usage. Please do not climb on areas where Mendip, or other outdoor centres who have booked directly with Mendip, are climbing. Please do not use any of Mendip's fixed gear.
If you wish to use the crag commercially, please email [email protected]
Approach via the A38 southbound from Bristol; turn right onto the A368 Weston-super-Mare road at traffic lights in the village of Churchill. Follow the A368 for two miles, turning left towards Wiscombe at Sandford Church. The quarry is reached on the left after half a mile. Adjacent to the main entrance is Quarry Road. Access to the First Lift, where half of the climbs are located, is via a rough track 100 yards along this on the left. The track is locked by a gate. Access only by contacting or visiting Mendip Outdoor Pursuits first only.
Access for climbing has been banned here in the past. However, following recent negotiations with Mendip Outdoor Pursuits, (the company who lease the quarry), climbing access is now allowed on the following basis:
Although it is relatively easy to enter the quarry without a key it is essential that anyone visiting the quarry adhere to the agreement outlined above.
Reason: Nesting Birds
Peregrines have been reported here, usually nesting opposite the slab routes - please take care during the spring not to disturb them.
|
Name | Grade | Stars | Type | Logs | Partner Ascents |
---|
Moderators Updates to this page are checked by a UKC volunteer leland stamper