Restricted Access
The landowners have requested no more bolting or group use in the West Quarry.
User attention
The landowner has temporarily closed off access to the western part of the crag while they investigate reports of geological instability. They have stated that this closure is currently temporary and will be updating the BMC once the investigation has taken place. In the meantime please do not access or climb here. The coastgaurd has indicated that given the potentialy dangerous condition of the crag they would not send in rescuers should an emergency arise whilst thie closure is in place. from 18/04/2023
Rockfax Description
A quality pitch, tough and unyielding, with a pumpy top wall and a blind crack. © Rockfax
FA. Pete Oxley 23/Dec/1987.
Ticklists
ROCKFAX Dorset 2012: Graded Sport List , Winspit apprenticeship , SW Climbs - Swanage , Jurassic 7a , Winspit Sport Climbs , South Side Sport , Winspit Sport Climbs , Swanage Sport Routes , Red Spot Swanage & Lulworth
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| VezzaD | 11 Jun, 2022 |
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βeta: Technical crux at the bottom, Redpoint crux at the top. Was so close to coming off before the good holds at the end but managed to hold it (somehow?). There's an alright rest half way up once you get to the crack. | ||
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βeta: Technical crux at the bottom, Redpoint crux at the top. Was so close to coming off before the good holds at the end but managed to hold it (somehow?). There's an alright rest half way up once you get to the crack. |
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| Rob Kennard | 17 Mar, 2004 |
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βeta: The pillar to the right is 7a+, coming in from the arete, the direct, which Matt King originally climbed has lost some holds. | ||
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βeta: The pillar to the right is 7a+, coming in from the arete, the direct, which Matt King originally climbed has lost some holds. |
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| crispygts | 21 Sep, 2002 |
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βeta: It was 7a when i did it, has it got easier or something? | βeta? | |
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βeta: It was 7a when i did it, has it got easier or something? |
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Medusa Falls
Grade: 7a ***
(Blacknor South)