Stanhope Ashes Quarry West

Co. Durham

SW facing limestone quarry on the other side of the main road from Stanhope Dean. The routes tend to be longer and generally harder than the dene.

Be aware of occasional rockfall from above!

Crag information
Climbing Area: North East Rock Type: Limestone
Importance: Local CRoW Land: No
Ownership: Private No. of Routes: 161
Within National Park: No Year Developed:
Grid Reference: NY 9932539958

The landowner isn't interested in having climbers on his land. Access is periodically challenged by the access rep.

Parking and Approach

Please do not park anywhere along the dene road. Park in Stanhope and walk up Church Lane to the right of the church. Turn left at the top. There is a small public footpath to the left of the Methodist Chapel heading North and uphill. Follow this through the gate and continue to the 2 bridges. The quarry is off to the left.

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