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Ownership of the combe is divided between Avon Wildlife Trust (who own the eastern section) and the charitable trust Groundworks South (who own the western section where the majority of the crags are located). The Landowner does not allow climbing on the crags. If climbers do decide to visit and are asked to leave by Groundworks staff, they should do so politely and as quickly as is safely possible.

Be aware that there are frequently loose blocks at the top of the smaller buttresses - a cautious approach is advised. As with any crag, climbing here is an activity with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions.  

Seasonal Restrictions

Dates: 15 February to 15 May

Reason: Nesting Birds

Ravens are nesting on Eagle Rock - the buttress should be avoided until the signs are removed.

30m. Just about independent, but gets very close to Orcrist. A delicate slab precedes some good, steep, sequency climbing on the headwall. Left of the deep cleft of Thorin is a projecting rib (taken by Trim the Fringe). Start on the left side of the rib, a metre right of a tree. Climb into a scoop and pull steeply up right to an easing of the angle. Step back left and boldly climb the slab, directly above the tree, to a junction with a wide, left-rising crack (Thorin). Step right, place microwires in the headwall, and make steep moves up rightwards to gain good finger jugs just left of a deep groove (Orcrist). Place wires (strenuous); then climb steeply, staying a metre or two left of Orcrist, to a small tree. Move up left of the tree and mount the massive flake/block; then step right around a rib and finish up a narrow slab.

B Mullan C Lindley 03/Mar/2012.

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Grade: E2 5c ***
(Avon Gorge (Sea Walls Area))

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