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
A steep start past the roof accesses an exposed arete to finish. © Rockfax
FA. Pete Oxley. Named after Mark Higgs' incredible car crash. 05/Jun/1994.
Ticklists
Winspit apprenticeship , Winspit Sport Climbs , South Side Sport , The post lockdown local list , Winspit Sport Climbs , Swanage Sport Routes
Feedback
| User | Date | Notes | ||
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| JIMBO | 6 Dec, 2005 |
Show βeta
βeta: Harder for the short to reach round the large roof without being dynamic and cutting loose. Arete is still tricky but much easier than the steep section. | ||
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Show beta
βeta: Harder for the short to reach round the large roof without being dynamic and cutting loose. Arete is still tricky but much easier than the steep section. |
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The Racing Line
Grade: 7b+ ***
(Battleship Back Cliff)