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Jan 2019 - The main cliff has now been completely destroyed by landslip, no routes remain intact along Sea Walls.

The routes in the woods remain unaffected.

There are no access difficulties provided climbers do not exit the cliff tops, avoid excessive vegetation damage and do not encourage the general public into the quarry area. 

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Rockfax Description
The crack in the arete has a problematic entry when taken direct. The ivy occasionally needs to be cleaned from the start. © Rockfax

UKC Logbook Description
A route with a hard start, which eases thereafter. Start at a couple of pockets under an arete and pull up and onto the arete. Finish up the jam crack.

Roy Thomas, Gary Gibson 28/May/1995.

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Guidebooks for Oxwich Bay Quarry

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Gower Rock Cover
Gower Rock (2020)
Pesda Press
By Stuart Llewellyn and Matt Woodfield
South Wales Sport Climbs Cover
South Wales Sport Climbs (2016)
Rockfax
By Mark Glaister
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Nick on 'Kissin' the Pink' (F6c). 'Look mum, i'm wearing a helmet!'
Kissin' the Pink

Grade: 6c ***
(Oxwich Bay Quarry)

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