About Cowrake Quarry (OS):
This is a nice sandstone quarry with about 20 routes in the grades SEVERE and up, at about 20 feet tall. Ideal for an evening spent bouldering, and being south facing, is nice on a cold winter's day. Quite sheltered from the wind also. |
Nearest town or city: | Penrith |
Directions: | OS 90 GR NY 531 308 Alt. 202m One mile ENE from the center of Penrith. From the large roundabout to the east of the motorway take the A686 for about 2 miles. At the pylons, turn left on to a lane that leads about a mile to a footpath on the right that leads up to the quarry. |
Latitude, Longitude: | 54.66998, -2.72731 |
Access Issues: | |
Camping: | None |
When to Climb: | |
Quantity of Climbs: | Month |