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After reports of geological instability the National Trust has prohibited climbing at Winspit Quarry until further notice while investigations take place. They are currently stating this is a temporary closure and that they will update the BMC once a geological assessment has taken place. Any change/news will be posted here and on the RAD.

Please note, the local coastguard have stated that given the potentially dangerous conditions here they would not send in a rescue team in the event of an emergency.

Climbers are advised to avoid the crag while this closure remains in place.

https://thebmc.co.uk/modules/RAD/View.aspx?id=171 

UPDATE: This restriction only applies to the western part of the crag. RAD to be updated later with exact description of which buttresses/route affected. 

I’ve always been pretty wary about walking into the back of the quarry. Always looked to me that the quarrymen left a bare minimum of supports for the weight of ceiling above.

Isn't this just swanage as we know it??, every crag down there is a big pile of choss..

They've also stopped filming Star Wars Andor in the quarry too, according to local news.

Also now on BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-65338564

I find this lack of faith disturbing.