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.
Dates: 15 April to 31 May
Reason: Nesting Birds
Rockfax Description
High in the grade. Move up Acoustic and then go rightwards to the top of a shallow pinnacle. Climb the blank-looking wall and steep crack above to a final overhang and large tree. © Rockfax
UKC Logbook Description
Follow the rib to the right of the crack of Acoustic and then straight up the slab for an interesting and more thuggish finish.
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Grade: VS 4c ***
(Symonds Yat)