The coast has unfortunately been used as a suicide spot and loose kit, clothing etc. lying around has resulted in the coastguard being called out. To avoid this, climbers are requested to ensure loose equipment and clothing is kept in rucksacks on the cliff top and preferably hidden from public view. You could also consider attaching a note to your sacks saying something like, 'Equipment being used by climbers - do not remove'.
Dates: 1 March to 31 July
Reason: Nesting Birds
No climbing between The Tool and Marmolata Arete inclusive to prevent disturbance of nesting birds. If using the Marmolata abseil point, please stay in the corner, spend as little time on top as possible and don't bring dogs to the top of the crag. Restrictions also apply from Sardine Special to Hard Day's Night, Andycap to Raindrop and Quasimodo to Insectitude inclusive.
Rockfax Description
A great introduction to the art of roof thuggery with good gear.
1) 5b, 15m. Climb to the break in the roof and pull over it. Continue to the faultline and step right to a belay ledge.
2) 4c, 18m. Follow a wall and groove to a roof. Go left then back right and climb a corner to the top. © Rockfax
FA. Richard Crewe, K.Winkworth 28.7.1968. FFA. George Hounsome 11.3.1978.
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User | Date | Notes | ||
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GrahamD | 12 Nov, 2001 |
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βeta: The roof is very intimidating (even to second), commiting and strenuous although very safe. There is no backing down once commited - it felt very solid 5b to my weedy arms! Good fun. | βeta? | |
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βeta: The roof is very intimidating (even to second), commiting and strenuous although very safe. There is no backing down once commited - it felt very solid 5b to my weedy arms! Good fun. |
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Grade: E1 5b ***
(Subluminal and Lighthouse Cliff)