Auchinstarry Quarry
Dolerite Faces NW trad S to E4 6a
A flooded dolerite quarry beside the Forth and Clyde canal at Kilsyth, the central belt's favourite evening crag. Clean-cut cracks, grooves and walls up to 25m rise straight from landscaped paths, giving well-protected trad climbing minutes from Glasgow. The quarry pond and picnic benches lend it a friendly country-park feel.
Conditions right now
Classics
| Route | Grade |
|---|---|
| Promontory Direct | VS 4c |
| Trundle | HVS 5a |
| Nijinsky | E2 5c |
Access & approach
Free car park at the quarry entrance off the B802; one minute walk. Part of a public park - expect walkers and anglers below routes.
Always check the BMC Regional Access Database (RAD) for current restrictions and seasonal bird bans before visiting. County: North Lanarkshire. View on OpenStreetMap ↗