Parrock Quarry
Parrock Quarry is quite deep with steep sides and a lot of vegetation hiding industrial remains, some litter and a fascinating number of cave-like tunnels, some of which give access to the water level of adjacent Hodge Close.
Parrock Quarry is probably quite dangerous if you're not used to such things or if you're unlucky, rockfalls, jagged rocks, falling onto jagged rocks ets. Access without getting wet or abseiling is steep and rocky, besides the risks, it's a very interesting and often good-looking site to explore.
“DANGER - STEEP UNFENCED ROCKFACES - DEEP WATER - Roofing slate has been quarried here for over 200 years please respect this area and be aware of all possible dangers” National Park Authority and Leconfield Estates
The quarry itself is an excellent explore, especially if combined with its neighbor. There's quite a lot of ironwork around the quarry floor and a few small trials but the best bit has to be the large holes cut into the rock to give access to Hodge Close. It's probably the only way to reach the shore on this side without swimming or using a boat. There are huge rusting tracks or maybe collapsed cranes on the ground and a lot of other industrial ironwork.
As with a lot of rock faces round here, Parrock Quarry is popular with rock climbers.
Parrock Quarry is notably verdant in Spring and Summer with lots of ferns giving an exotic, jungle look. Great for photography on the right day.
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