The Pits is a smallish set a quarries looking out over Diggle. Despite the fact that they are rarely busy their westerly aspect and quality rock make them worth a visit from afar. There are a number of excellent crack climbs, some fine bold face routes and some quality fingery bouldering. There are eight quarries in all, 1 and 2 are the prime venues after a dry spell, and there are some worthwhile routes in 5, 6, and 8. Number 4 (Back Quarry) is worth a visit to see how neat and tidy the quarrymen can be when they want too!
Routes
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81 trad routes (D...E5) 3 boulder problems (V0...V1) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents |        | ||
| Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other |
| First Quarry The first quarry reached from the car has some worthwhile crack climbs. The classic pumpy Calamity... |
14 | Trad |
Afternoon sun |
Level 10 mins |
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| Second Quarry An open aspect and worthwhile routes make this quarry the most popular in the complex. The... |
37 | Trad |
Afternoon sun |
Level 10 mins |
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| Fifth Quarry The main feature of this quarry is fine pale wall that faces south and has a couple of excellent... |
8 | Trad |
Lots of sun! |
Level 15 mins |
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| Sixth Quarry The left-hand side of this quarry has a short wall of decent rock that faces south. |
12 | Trad |
Afternoon sun |
Level 15 mins |
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| Eighth Quarry This quarry has a wall of good rock which gives some worthwhile mini-routes or interesting... |
13 | Trad |
Lots of sun! |
Level 12 mins |
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