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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
Approach the route across an unstable scree slope. Climb to a concretion hold in the wall of flowstone and then gain another above. Move right to a rib and then up left to an open groove. Take the groove to an easing, move right and head up to the top. © Rockfax
Ticklists
Shorn Cliff HVS and E1 *'d Routes , Cool Names , Shorn cliff starred routes HVS-E1 according to guidebook , Wye Valley Starred E1-E3
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| Bruise Apprentice | 20 Sep, 2020 |
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βeta: Best to approach this from the Gnome Pinnacle side of the crag rather than R3a path. |
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Grade: E1 5b ***
(Shorn Cliff)