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Seasonal Restrictions

Dates: 1 March to 31 July

Reason: Nesting Birds

Restrictions apply west of Sea Cow and east of Oran

31m, 2 pitches.

Rockfax Description
Smart climbing on good rock. Low tide and a calm sea is required to reach the base. Start 10m right of Wall Street.
1) -, 17m. Climb to and up a corner just right of the low roof. At the faultline, move right past an arete to a belay ledge.
2) 4a, 14m. Take the line above the stance, bearing right at the top. © Rockfax

FA. K.Winkworth, R.J.Crewe 27/Mar/1970.

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SW Climbs - Swanage , Swanage Green Spots

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Iain Weymouth 13 May, 2022 Show βeta
βeta: May 2022. Angry gulls nesting at top of P2, I'd leave this route until they're gone! If the tide is marginal you may consider belaying at the bottom of the corner on the first pitch... dry ropes and less drag !
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βeta: May 2022. Angry gulls nesting at top of P2, I'd leave this route until they're gone! If the tide is marginal you may consider belaying at the bottom of the corner on the first pitch... dry ropes and less drag !

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Route of Interest
Avernus

Grade: S 4a ***
(Subluminal and Lighthouse Cliff)

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