Dalkey Quarry, Granite climbing area and former quarry in Dublin, Ireland.
The rock formation spans three main sectors with over 350 routes varying in length from 10 to 35 meters on granite walls.
The quarry operated from 1815 to 1917, providing granite for the construction of Dún Laoghaire harbour pier and Dublin's South Bull Wall.
The first recorded climbs took place in 1942, establishing Dalkey Quarry as a fundamental location for Irish rock climbing development.
The climbing routes range from beginner to expert levels, with traditional protection methods and no bolted sport climbing installations permitted.
The granite from this quarry traveled across the Atlantic Ocean to construct the Basilica of St. John the Baptist in Newfoundland during the 1840s.
Location: Dublin
Elevation above the sea: 82 m
Made from material: granite
GPS coordinates: 53.27110,-6.10690
Latest update: March 7, 2025 00:11
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