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Darlton Quarry

Peak Limestone

The middle of three large quarries to the west of Stoney Middleton. Large and loose, with a number of sport routes.

Crag information
Climbing Area: Peak District Rock Type: Limestone
Importance: Local CRoW Land: No
Ownership: Unknown No. of Routes: 50
Within National Park: Yes Year Developed:
Grid Reference: SK217756

A large limestone quarry where access is unclear.

Note 26/03/24: It has been reported that climbers have been challenged by someone claiming to represent the landowner. The climbers were told climbing was not permitted and that the owner intends to start prosecuting climbers. It should be noted that trespass is a civil offence only and there would be no grounds for prosecution, so long as no criminal damage had been done and the individuals left when asked to do so. 

Anyone challenged in this way is asked to take a name and contact details so that the matter can be followed up by the BMC.

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Anonymous User
26/05/2020
Update. Darlton Quarry, South Wall. There are housemartin nests being constructed on the routes Teen Dream and the Beast of Darlton (both just under the overlaps) so these routes should be avoided. There are a number of nests further right of the climbing too. This is a new colony as far as I can tell. There are no signs of raptor nests anywhere near the climbing areas.
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Anonymous User
24/04/2021
Mission Impossible filming takes place in the quarry between April and June 2021
Access possibly restricted.
More info:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-56846467
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    Darlton Quarry

    Peak Limestone