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All of the Wallsend crags face west so catch the afternoon sun well. Wallsend South is closer to the sea and can suffer from soapy rock on still and humid days, whereas Wallsend North is set back a little and is less affected by greasyness. The Colors Area and Hong Kon Phooey Area are cut off at high tides or in rough seas.Seasonal Restrictions
Dates: 1 March to 30 June
Reason: Nesting Birds
There are no applied bird restriction along the Wallsend cliff at present, (2022) However due to it's more isolated nature and available nesting ledges, it is often populated with breeding pairs of seabird through the season. As well as a Ravens nest in the Bigger Peace area.
Be sensible and avoid any routes close to nesting birds and advise others of nests, to leave them in peace. They will all be gone by mid July.
Rockfax Description
Some good, open face climbing in its upper half. Take care low down as the bolts are spaced and the rock friable. © Rockfax
FA. Pete Oxley 19/Apr/1992.
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| matt perks | 23 Apr, 2006 |
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βeta: I thought this was potentially a brilliant route. The first half is sustained and fairly steep, the next section involves some excellent, intricate slabby stuff, and then there's a juggy finish. It is still a bit crumbly in the bottom half but just needs a bit of care and should clean up if it gets enought traffic. The bolts are excitingly spaced - not one to push your grade on - but I thought scary rather than dangerous. | βeta? | |
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βeta: I thought this was potentially a brilliant route. The first half is sustained and fairly steep, the next section involves some excellent, intricate slabby stuff, and then there's a juggy finish. It is still a bit crumbly in the bottom half but just needs a bit of care and should clean up if it gets enought traffic. The bolts are excitingly spaced - not one to push your grade on - but I thought scary rather than dangerous. |
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| Jus | 11 Apr, 2005 |
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βeta: Forgot to say I nearly got crushed by rock the size of a small telly that my mate pulled off - twice!! Be very careful. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Forgot to say I nearly got crushed by rock the size of a small telly that my mate pulled off - twice!! Be very careful. |
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| Jus | 11 Apr, 2005 |
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βeta: The quintessential pile of horrible, run-out, sandy tottering choss. Frightening. | βeta? | |
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βeta: The quintessential pile of horrible, run-out, sandy tottering choss. Frightening. |
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The Jewel of the Isle
Grade: 6b+ ***
(Wallsend South)