Portishead Quarry

Avon and Somerset

User attention

Significant rockfall has been reported on the left side of the quarry with at least one sport route appearng to be affected. Reports suggest that there is still some loose looking rock on the crag, so a very cautious approach in this area is recommended as there could well be objective danger from any remaining loose rock. 

from 22/04/2022

Contains a number of steep, bolted lines and a good trad slab. Not to be confused with the nearby 'Black Rock Quarry' as both venues are labelled as Black rock Quarry on OS maps.

Crag information
Climbing Area: South West & Southern Rock Type: Limestone
Importance: Local CRoW Land: No
Ownership: Unknown No. of Routes: 31
Within National Park: No Year Developed: 1962
Grid Reference: ST457747

Update (27/03/07) - Avon Wildlife Trust have now reopened the quarry following the scaling of loose rock in partnership with the BMC. The project involved removing a significant amount of loose rock around the large slab, resulting in some superficial marking to the slab - this should decrease in time.

Parking and Approach

Parking is available in laybys on Valley Road, the crag is then approached via a footpath. This avoids walking along the B3124.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZBb7S5Y33wWReZhZ9

Alternatively park in North Weston and walk from there https://maps.app.goo.gl/uH18baRgbPdJrXjF9

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