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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
A route that some find easy and others not! Climb the short flake crack and then continue direct over the roof at its widest point. Finish up the slab above. © Rockfax
UKC Logbook Description
Climb a flake to the widest part of the roof.
Overcome the roof to reach a good break, and finish easily up right. HVS 5a if you scoot left at the roof, 5c for the direct if short.
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| simoncov | 3 Jun, 2023 |
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βeta: Currently top third is lost to vegetation. I finished right to the Artificial Insemination tree. Thanks for the shinny new anchor! | βeta? | |
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βeta: Currently top third is lost to vegetation. I finished right to the Artificial Insemination tree. Thanks for the shinny new anchor! |
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Notung
Grade: E1 5a ***
(Wintour's Leap)