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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
Similar to Motion Pictures but with a bold initial wall. Climb carefully on concretions up the unprotected bouldery wall to a thread (usually in place) at 5m. Continue to a second thread and make some thinner moves to reach less pressing ground. Head left to finish as for Motion Pictures. © Rockfax
Ticklists
Ultimate E2 ticklist , Wye Valley must do , Wye Valley Starred E1-E3
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| Rick Sewards | 9 Dec, 2023 |
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βeta: It\'s worth the belayer taking an anchor from the crack of Last Call to prevent him/her from being knocked off the ledge while spotting if you blow the section before the 1st thread | βeta? | |
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βeta: It's worth the belayer taking an anchor from the crack of Last Call to prevent him/her from being knocked off the ledge while spotting if you blow the section before the 1st thread |
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Orange Goblin
Grade: E2 6a ***
(Ellwood)