Restricted Access
The landowners have requested no more bolting or group use in the West Quarry.
User attention
The landowner has temporarily closed off access to the western part of the crag while they investigate reports of geological instability. They have stated that this closure is currently temporary and will be updating the BMC once the investigation has taken place. In the meantime please do not access or climb here. The coastgaurd has indicated that given the potentialy dangerous condition of the crag they would not send in rescuers should an emergency arise whilst thie closure is in place. from 18/04/2023
Rockfax Description
Short, interesting and not easy to read. Originally climbed out on the left near some ivy at 7a+ without using the arete. © Rockfax
FA. Mike Robertson 20/Mar/1994.
Ticklists
Winspit Sport Climbs , South Side Sport , Winspit Sport Climbs , Swanage Sport Routes
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| Ben Stokes | 1 Jun, 2007 |
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βeta: Following the clearing of ivy to the left of the route using the arête seems less off-route than it did before. I now think the route is a pleasant 6c+ with the left arête, and a graunchy 7a+ without!!! Either way the route isn't 7a. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Following the clearing of ivy to the left of the route using the arête seems less off-route than it did before. I now think the route is a pleasant 6c+ with the left arête, and a graunchy 7a+ without!!! Either way the route isn't 7a. |
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| purple sue | 23 Sep, 2004 |
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βeta: Cheers for the comments guys - will go back and have another play sometime. Only had a quick dabble in the rain so far.. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Cheers for the comments guys - will go back and have another play sometime. Only had a quick dabble in the rain so far.. |
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| Ben Stokes | 21 Sep, 2004 |
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βeta: 7a with the left arete, 7a+ without. | βeta? | |
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βeta: 7a with the left arete, 7a+ without. |
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| steve taylor | 20 Sep, 2004 |
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βeta: When Mike did it he made a long reach up and left for a poor sidepull. I failed on this move! The arete is off-limits. | βeta? | |
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βeta: When Mike did it he made a long reach up and left for a poor sidepull. I failed on this move! The arete is off-limits. |
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| purple sue | 20 Sep, 2004 |
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βeta: I'm guessing the left hand arete (for the crux move)is off limits for the grade - or is this allowed? Anyone whose done this route care to comment.. | βeta? | |
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βeta: I'm guessing the left hand arete (for the crux move)is off limits for the grade - or is this allowed? Anyone whose done this route care to comment.. |
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| crispygts | 21 Sep, 2002 |
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βeta: very powerfull for the short (7a+) not a very nice finish either. | βeta? | |
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βeta: very powerfull for the short (7a+) not a very nice finish either. |
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The Cutting Edge
Grade: 6c+ ***
(The Cuttings)