Bolt Fund

The amount you give is of course up to you, but as a guide, if you’re enjoying using the Newtyle, then £10 per person per year doesn’t seem excessive… and of course if you’re a real DT addict, then maybe a few more ££ would seem appropriate. Up to you! The existing bolted dry-tooling lines at Newtyle have seen increased use over the last couple of seasons as more people have been getting on the the dry-tooling routes. The intention...

Climbing at Newtyle

If your coming to Newtyle for the first time a few tips: Helmets are a good idea at Newtyle as the slate is soft and loose rock can and will fall. The crumbly nature of the rock means that the environment is dusty and damp so don’t take your best new gear! Youll need a clip-stick, a single rope, tools, harness and spikes. A few slings and to ab from the trees at the top of hooker wall will allow...

Topo

Newtyle Quarry (AKA Birnam) is a unique climbing venue. Trad ,Sport, Drytooling all in close proximity. The quarry was originally developed in the early 80’s  when many of the trad lines were put up on the main slab and the Tube was chipped to create a couple of projects which were at the time aid projects. In 2003 a further spate of development led by Scott Muir saw the establishment of some hard routes of several styles. Side by side in...