Oldpits Quarry

Moorland Gritstone

If you've never been to Oldpits, you can rest assured that you outnumber those who have. This is disappointing as the crag is very good, despite its limited route count. For many years, no one knew about the crag save for a select band of local chuggers. The routes were talked about at The Crown or The Packhorse, but only once all outsiders had been ejected. It's long been seen as a local's birthright to be able to climb here in solitude and peace. Even with the advent of this guide, there won't be many takers for the routes here, but those who do come will feel rewarded.Routes: Mostly tough, steep and committing routes, in the mid extreme grades, with a smattering of easier routes. Pegs play their part at this crag, and they do get replaced from time to time. Feel free to do your bit and replace any dodgy looking bits of ironmongery.

There is a boulder in the middle of the quarry, which has a few easier problems and an excellant harder sit start.

Crag information
Climbing Area: Peak District Rock Type: Gritstone
Importance: Local CRoW Land: Yes
Ownership: Unknown No. of Routes: 15
Within National Park: Yes Year Developed:
Grid Reference: SK0505188027

This crag is located on open access land which gives a lega right to access it for recreation incuding climbing. The landowner or occupier has recently installed no access signs and barbed wire over the stile into the quarry, as well as periodically asking climbers to leave. Access is a legal right here as the quarry falls within open access land, so we are working with the Peak District National Park Authority to see what can be done to rectify this situation.

Parking and Approach

Park in the Bowden Bridge car park then continue up the road on foot for 600m. The road splits here. Take the gated left fork and follow for 300m. At a vague rightwards turn, there is a wooden gate which leads up a steep cobbled path for 200m and a levelling off. Turn sharply back left and follow a track to the quarry after 300m. A 20 minute walk.
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