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The rock at Shorncliffe is generally sound, but there are some areas of more questionable rock which need to be treated with caution - in particular at the top of the crag where the last few metres can be more broken. Placing an extra piece of gear or two in solid rock before topping out is worth considering.
Descent for all routes is by abseil from trees at the top of the routes. These have been fitted with rope slings and abseil rings to prevent damage to the trees so please use them, but don't forget to check the anchors (both the strength of the tree and the quality of the rope and ring) before commiting to using them. It is also worth having some spare cord to replace any rope which is showing wear. A single 60m rope doubled over should allow you to reach the ground on all routes but double check first.
Seasonal Restrictions
Dates: 15 April to 31 May
Reason: Nesting Birds
Rockfax Description
Agreeable climbing. Climb up the massive fallen block and step left onto the cliff itself. Ascend the wall on excellent pockets to a peg, then continue to a small tree and more substantial tree above. A direct start takes a line right of the step left at E1 5a. © Rockfax
Ticklists
Shorn Cliff Nose , Shorn Cliff HVS and E1 *'d Routes , CC Wye Valley and Forest of Dean trad stars, blue list (VS and HVS) , Wye's it a trad classic (up to HVS)? , Bristol Area Easy Trad Ticklist , Shorn cliff starred routes HVS-E1 according to guidebook , 23 HVS routes for 2023
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| User | Date | Notes | ||
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| Mthr | 31 May, 2020 |
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βeta: Beware! Obvious flake above and to the left of the peg is starting to move and sounds very hollow. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Beware! Obvious flake above and to the left of the peg is starting to move and sounds very hollow. |
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Orange Wall
Grade: HVS 5a ***
(Symonds Yat)