Close to Toad Rocks is a hidden quarry that dates back to 1890 known as Bull's Hollow. Averaging between 8 and 10 metres in height, this quarry gives a unique and alternative sandstone experience. The rocks surround a murky swamp, which grows significantly with rainfall.
Routes
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72 trad routes (3a...7b+) 5 boulder problems (f2+...f4+) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents |         | ||
| Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other |
| Waistline to Yew Wall The esoteric wonderland at the far left-hand side of the crag will begin or end your adventures at... |
12 | Trad |
Sun and shade |
Up and down 4 mins |
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| Taurus Wall to Apis Continuing into the 'heart of darkness' are even more green walls,... all except one. Despite this,... |
18 | Trad |
Sun and shade |
Up and down 3 mins |
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| Conway's Buttress Things begin to improve from this point onwards, with a nice, but mildly sandy set of routes around... |
10 | Trad |
No sun |
Up and down 3 mins |
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| The Wall This is the best it gets at the Hollow and most visits here will be rewarded. The wall faces south... |
10 | Trad |
Lots of sun! |
Up and down 3 mins |
Seepage |
| Slab Chimney Not quite as good as the 'The Wall', this section still provides some playful and powerful routes... |
7 | Trad |
No sun |
Up and down 3 mins |
Seepage |
| Gangway Wall A fine sandstone wall with a proud and inspiring arete. The rock is a bit sandy and broken in... |
15 | Trad |
No sun |
Up and down 3 mins |
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| Toad Wall and Stephen's Rock These two rocks are close cousins of the neighbouring Toad Rocks. They are mainly sandy and green,... |
5 | Bouldering |
No sun |
Up and down 1 min |
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