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
An enjoyable wall pitch that builds to a final perplexing move. © Rockfax
FA. Mike Robertson 05/Nov/1993.
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Winspit Sport Climbs , Sophie's all the 6as in Winspit Challenge , Winspit Sport Climbs , Top 50 Most Logged Climbs in the South West (Sport) , Swanage Sport Routes
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| JimOakleyAdventures | 10 Sep, 2023 |
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βeta: Done this route countless times, seen many a fall getting to the 4th bolt….. You’re at full stretch crimping on three fingers with minimal feet trying to pull up a bite of rope to clip in…. For the sake of a dangerous fall onto the ledge below - caution or clip stick this | ||
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βeta: Done this route countless times, seen many a fall getting to the 4th bolt….. You’re at full stretch crimping on three fingers with minimal feet trying to pull up a bite of rope to clip in…. For the sake of a dangerous fall onto the ledge below - caution or clip stick this |
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| chancer | 22 May, 2022 |
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βeta: Loose rubble on the ledge above the chains | βeta? | |
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βeta: Loose rubble on the ledge above the chains |
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| Lewis_F | 1 Feb, 2020 |
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βeta: Hold used to clip first bolt is loose and mind the ledges when going for fourth. | ||
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βeta: Hold used to clip first bolt is loose and mind the ledges when going for fourth. |
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| Ben Stokes | 18 Oct, 2004 |
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βeta: A reasonable climb that is worth doing (once?). | ||
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βeta: A reasonable climb that is worth doing (once?). |
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Xavier's Wall
Grade: 6a ***
(Coastguard South)