Head End Quarry Ireby

Head end quarry meet – Tuesday 7th April

Hi all,

The first official Tuesday meet is tomorrow at Head End Quarry.

The weather forecast is good! Full sun and low wind.

The quarry is a great little venue and ideal to blow some of those winter cobwebs off. It’s only about 8 metres tall but has grades from diff to e1 and has a lovely central grassy area to socialise and watch what’s going on. It’s suitable for lead, top rope and even solo if that’s your thing.

There’s about 5 parking places right at the quarry if people park facing the wall and others close by if need be. Please car share if possible. I’ll get there for about 3.30 and I’ll be there till dark. Post climbing drinks at the greyhound at Bothel.

A topo and location are on the links below. I hope to see some people there 🤞🤞😊

https://maps.app.goo.gl/wsv2RPdn2Z9v9wQ7A?g_st=ic

https://keswickmountaineeringclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Headend-Quarry-Topo.pdf

Anyone who wants further info I can be contacted on 07725483600
Dan W

Meet report head end quarry 7th April 2026
16 members enjoyed the first meet of the year. The ‘full sun and low winds’ seemed a little on the windy side at times but it was warm, dry and very enjoyable. (Im glad I wasn’t wearing shorts though!)
All the routes were climbed from 6-30!
Post meet drinks at the greyhound was equally well attended. £4 a pint for everything (although neck oil was conveniently off – I smell a rat!)
Thanks to Mark Megan, Mark hebron, Mark ward, Mike w, Carole, David, Ed, Pete, Eileen, Tina, John t, Bry, Jonathon Cole’s, Anne and Joe for a great evening and the grey hound for happy hour prices! Let’s hope the dry weather continues!! Thanks all!! Dan W