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Brittania Quarries (OS)

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About Brittania Quarries (OS):

Some very extensive quarries with a lot of climbing in an area always in danger of further rock removal. Over 100 routes in all grades, mostly VS and above.
Nearest town or city: Rochdale
Directions: OS 103&109 GR SD 881 200 Alt. 344m
4 miles north of Rochdale. Take the A671 to Whitworth. At the town centre turn left on Tong Lane, past the Cock and Magpie, to a track that gets rough. This leads to the quarries at the top of the hill in about a mile.
Latitude, Longitude: 53.67611, -2.18018
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Quantity of Climbs: Year