Regional Access Database

Restrictions/ Sensitive Access Holcombe Quarries

Two large limestone quarries with a mix of trad. and bolt protected routes - quick drying.
BMC Area South West & Southern Rock Type Limestone
Climbing Area Cheddar Area Access Status Restrictions/ Sensitive Access
County Somerset CRoW Land No
Importance Regional SSSI No
Ownership Private No. of Routes 54
Within National Park No Year Developed 1994



Access to this site remains a contentious issue - despite repeated requests to the landowner for an access aggrement for climbers.

Following a non-climbing fatality in 2003, the landowner remains concerned with insurance and liability issues and occasionally patrols the site - be prepared for being asked to leave.


Due to a high incidence of local car crime, most climbers park in the local village and walk-in.

Last updated: 27/10/2006