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Markfield Quarry

East Midlands

An important and popular venue for Leicestershire based climbers with over 70 routes and an 'above water' traverse.

Crag information
Climbing Area: Midlands Rock Type: Volcanic
Importance: Regional CRoW Land: No
Ownership: Local Authority No. of Routes: 72
Within National Park: No Year Developed: 1963
Grid Reference: SK485103

New safety signing has been erected indicating the site owners (Hickley & Bosworth Borough Council) now prohibit a number of recreational activities in the quarry - including climbing and abseiling. Despite an approach to the Council by the BMC to discuss their concerns and the unfortunate situation of public land having restricted access in an area where it provides an important public amenity, no contact from the Council has been forthcoming. If climbers do decide to access the crag and are asked to leave by the landower, please be polite and pack away as soon as is safely possible. 

Be careful of break-ins at the car park.

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Anonymous User
10/11/2020
The quarry has been completely fenced off, meaning the lower tier is no longer accessible. The upper tier is all accessible, but many sections are quite overgrown. There are still many routes you can climb though!
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    Markfield Quarry

    East Midlands