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Swanage Lulworth Portland
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10 min
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A collection of sport climbs on a number of very
spectacular rock formations. Church Rock has a
good line-up of mid-grade sport routes. Climbing
is banned on these cliffs.
250
F
5 min
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Two super-steep sea caves with a large collection
of hard sport pitches and deep water solos. There
are also a few easier DWSs. Climbing is banned
on these cliffs.
252
F
15 min
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A long cliff, topped-off with a large roof along most
of its length. The harder lines are sport routes
whilst a good number of mid-grade lines are also
available. Climbing is banned on these cliffs.
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F
20 min
U
X
A collection of quarried walls and bays with many
fine technical and strenuous sport routes. More
sheltered from the wind than other Swanage
crags with easy access and a level base.
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F
30 min
U
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Hedbury Quarry is a long sheltered quarried wall,
with a collection of good sport lines. Hedbury Big
Cove and Smokey Hole are a pair of big adven-
turous sea cliffs located just around the corner.
286
F
25 min
U
J
One of the most popular sections of cliff at
Swanage. A sport climbing quarry and some
steeper routes on the sea-level roofs. Non-tidal,
and it has its own swimming pool cut into the rock.
296
F
25 min
E
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JK
C
Three huge walls with several of the longest
routes at Swanage. The top-outs are more-
reasonable than many of the other Swanage
cliffs. Abseil approaches.
310
F
45 min
U
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A varied area with a huge and spectacular cave,
home to the most impressive and toughest routes
in Dorset. There is also a sport quarry and trad
wall with some good hard routes. Mostly non-tidal.
324
F
40 min
E
J
A varied area with superb deep water soloing
and a magnificent cave with some hard, bolted
roof-climbs. Easy access.
336
F
30 min
E
J
The best sport climbing crag at Swanage with
routes mostly in the higher grades. An easy abseil
approach and access via a non-tidal ledge.
352
F
25 min
E J
Four contrasting trad sections of sea cliff with
Cattle Troughs itself being a great beginners'
area. Most routes start from a non-tidal ledges.
Abseil approach.
362
F
10 to 20 min
E
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J
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The most extensive section of Swanage has
classic trad routes across the grades. It is a big
and committing area with free-hanging abseil
approaches and loose top-outs being the norm.
372
F
10 min
E J
A great cliff for a first taste of Swanage. Short
routes above a large ledge - mostly at very
reasonable grades. Quick access from the car
park. Also includes the more serious Black Zawn.
402
Faded symbol means that only some of the routes - are tidal / require and abseil / are multi-pitch / are restricted