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All of the Wallsend crags face west so catch the afternoon sun well. Wallsend South is closer to the sea and can suffer from soapy rock on still and humid days, whereas Wallsend North is set back a little and is less affected by greasyness. The Colors Area and Hong Kon Phooey Area are cut off at high tides or in rough seas.Seasonal Restrictions
Dates: 1 March to 30 June
Reason: Nesting Birds
There are no applied bird restriction along the Wallsend cliff at present, (2022) However due to it's more isolated nature and available nesting ledges, it is often populated with breeding pairs of seabird through the season. As well as a Ravens nest in the Bigger Peace area.
Be sensible and avoid any routes close to nesting birds and advise others of nests, to leave them in peace. They will all be gone by mid July.
Rockfax Description
The rightward line above the short corner is much easier in its upper reaches. Start as for Waiting for the Barbarians. Move over the overhang and trend rightwards across the wall above it, until a direct line can be followed to the straightforward upper wall. A difficult direct start over the low roof is possible at 6c. © Rockfax
FA. Pete Oxley 31.12.1989. Direct start Pete Oxley 14.10.1996.
Ticklists
West Country Climbs , Portland
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| Ben Stokes | 19 Oct, 2004 |
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βeta: Get to half height and the route is as good as ticked. The big hollow flake near the top adds interest! | βeta? | |
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Walking the King
Grade: 6b+ ***
(Coastguard South)