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The rock at Shorncliffe is generally sound, but there are some areas of more questionable rock which need to be treated with caution - in particular at the top of the crag where the last few metres can be more broken. Placing an extra piece of gear or two in solid rock before topping out is worth considering.
Descent for all routes is by abseil from trees at the top of the routes. These have been fitted with rope slings and abseil rings to prevent damage to the trees so please use them, but don't forget to check the anchors (both the strength of the tree and the quality of the rope and ring) before commiting to using them. It is also worth having some spare cord to replace any rope which is showing wear. A single 60m rope doubled over should allow you to reach the ground on all routes but double check first.
Seasonal Restrictions
Dates: 15 April to 31 May
Reason: Nesting Birds
Rockfax Description
Accommodating crack climbing. Start up The Orphan and then head straight up the crack-line with plenty of protection possibilities. © Rockfax
Ticklists
CC Wye Valley and Forest of Dean trad stars, blue list (VS and HVS)
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| tomchitson | 24 Mar |
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βeta: 24/03/24 - belay a bit tricky on this. Couldn't see any new chains as on other routes so traversed right to some old tat. Would be worth bringing some new core and maillon. Tree with tat is looking worse for wear so proceed with caution! | βeta? | |
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βeta: 24/03/24 - belay a bit tricky on this. Couldn't see any new chains as on other routes so traversed right to some old tat. Would be worth bringing some new core and maillon. Tree with tat is looking worse for wear so proceed with caution! |
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Freedom
Grade: VS 4c ***
(Wintour's Leap)