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Ravensdale

OS Sheet: 94

Map Reference: NZ958023

Aspect: North Facing

Altitude: 

Approach Time: 2 minutes

 

Situated on Stoup Brow overlooking Robin Hoods Bay.

 

A few routes poor have been climbed on the quarry walls but are not recommended. Some bolts have been placed by unknown climbers. There are two large boulders on the quarry floor which provide limited but entertaining climbing.

 

1. Barry the Boulder E4 6a

Steep and powerful moves up the undercut arête on the landward face.

Andrew Griffiths, Mick Taylor     7th July 1996

 

2.  Barry not very Bold E1 6a

Tackle the seaward face of the boulder just left of the undercut face.

Andrew Griffiths   solo     7th July 1996

 

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The Ravensdale Boulder Griff leading Barry the Boulder Robin Hoods bay

 

Steve and Mark Parkin bouldering on the smaller boulder at Ravensdale Quarry
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