Date/Time
Date(s) - 09/04/2024
4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Head End Quarry, Ireby
Meet organiser: Stu Gorman
Pub afterwards: Greyhound, Bothel
Categories
Head End Quarry forms one of a series of small limestone quarries found in the Carboniferous Limestone which forms a ridge around the northern edge of the English Lake District.
The quarry has a south facing aspect and is about 30 feet high and 140 feet long. It is relatively quick to dry, has a series of single pitch routes which are suitable for novices.
Meet information
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Posts
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It’s here! It’s time for the first Tuesday outdoor meet of the climbing calendar, and we are at the small and friendly venue of Head End Quarry, Sandale near Ireby. I’ll drop a Google map pin in the WhatsApp chat along with the Oxford Alpine Clubs topo for the crag.
With a mix of grades and interesting yet short routes, head end is ideal for blowing off the cobwebs and getting the trad rack back out again.
The weather is looking a little unsettled/mixed so I will confirm tomorrow the status of the meet. If Tuesday’s weather fails us, I will look to push the meet back to Thursday. Keep an eye on emails and WhatsApp for confirmation.
Looking forward to seeing you all there, with a big bit of encouragement for new members. This is an ideal location to come and say hello, meet people and possibly get a climb or two in. Let’s hope the weather plays ball.
Stu Gorman
*Postpond Meet*
Apologies all, the weather tomorrow looks very wet for the majority of the day with brighter skys by the evening. The limestone stays damp at headend for a while so sadly, I will delay the meet and try again on Thursday.
Appreciate not everyone can make a Thursday. I hope that we can still muster a good turn out should the weather forecast hold in our favour.
Thanks,
Stu Gorman
The forecast is looking ok for tomorrow and into the early evening with some wet stuff coming in nearer sunset.
Tomorrow’s rescheduled meet at Headend Quarry is therefore on.
I’ll be there around 5 ish. I hope you are able to join us for the first outdoor climb of the year
Spring has arrived, apparently but Mother Nature has missed the memo and the weather is yet to pick up. Still despite a reschedule to a Thursday, traditionally meaning less members can make it, Head End Quarry was a hive of KMC climbers desperate for their first taste of outdoor rock in the 2024 season.
The turn out was excellent and there were lines being climbed across the full length of the crag. It was amazing to see so many new members coming along for their first evening out.
With the early bids getting the best of the weather and more climbing done, the late shift arrived, still managing to climb a few routes before the wind picked up more and the misty rain landed. Only one thing left to do at that point, a quick pint and a catch up at the greyhound in Bothel.
Great climbing enjoyed in the company of John, Chris M, Pete, Rowan, Steve H, Sam M, Cath, Ali , Mark, Euan, Mike, Charlie, Ann, Carol, Steve, Kath, Adam, Alice, Dave and Stu G.
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