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Warton Main Quarry

Lancashire

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Ravens are now starting to nest and Peregrines are scoping for a nesting site. Climbing is therefore restricted until July. The quarry is constantly monitored by 'Peregrine Watch' and restrictions will be lifted as soon as possible. Restrictions apply to the whole quarry including the Terrace. Please observe all notices.

from 14/02/2024 to 01/07/2024

Huge quarry with some suspect rock - fortunately most of the climbing avoids the worst bits. Recent new sport routes on the right of the quarry are by agreement with Lancashire County Council.

 

Crag information
Climbing Area: North West Rock Type: Limestone
Importance: Local CRoW Land: No
Ownership: Local Authority No. of Routes: 68
Within National Park: No Year Developed: 1970
Grid Reference: SD492725

The site is part of a Local Nature Reserve and the quarry floor below Main Wall provides an important orchid habitat - please avoid this area from April-June inclusive.

There is a bolting agreement for some agreed routes from Modern Wall rightwards, any future bolting development needs to be discussed with the local BMC access rep and potentially the landowner before any work.

The roof of the cave left of Gouffle is thought to be unstable and is being monitored by Lancashire County Council. Please take care not to damage the rock or indicators measuring any movement. 

Restrictions apply from 14 February - 1 July.

Reason: Nesting Birds

During the nesting season each year, climbing in Warton Main is restricted for the whole quarry including the Terrace, to prevent disturbance of peregrines and other birds. Thank you for following the restrictions. The BMC has a good relationship with interested parties locally, birds are actively monitored and if fledging birds allow, the restrictions will be lifted early and this page updated.

 

Parking and Approach

Parking available in the quarry entrance off Crag Road. Van owners: height restricted.

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Anonymous User
24/03/2021
Unfortunately climbing on upper section during restricted period (late March) PLEASE respect the nature around you. Landowner well within rights to deny all access, and this is the sort of behaviour that could easily trigger this.
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    Warton Main Quarry

    Lancashire