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The cliff-line at Cattle Troughs comprises two semi-circular amphitheatres with a broken ledge system running along their base, allowing easy access. The first few routes lie just west of the descent above a flat ledge system. Guidebook page 366.
| Route (click for voting and user comments) | Symbols | Grade | |
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Inspiration A pleasant line up the centre of a flat face. Start just right of a large boulder. Easy but poorly-protected climbing gains a... 9 user comments | Fluttery | S 4a |
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Consolation The right-hand side of the face via a short groove. 7 user comments | Fluttery | S 4a |
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Chockney A classic corner problem just left of the descent route makes a good first lead - if you can get off the ground. 12 user comments | 1 Stars Technical | VD 4a |
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The Chimney The Chimney is one of Swanage's most popular climbs and is the first introduction to the delights of the Swanage sea cliffs for... 8 user comments | 1 Stars | VD |
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Hangover A great little route up the steep wall and bulge 2m right of The Chimney to a large ledge. It has lost holds over the years,... 8 user comments | 2 Stars Technical | VS 5a |
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Resurrection A fairly serious climb that needs care to search out the spaced-protection opportunities available. Although the climbing is on... 7 user comments | 1 Stars | HS 4b |
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Perfection Follow the arete out right and finish up a groove. 1 user comment | S 4a | |
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Old Lag's Corner The corner above a large pedestal block. By-pass the top overhangs on the right to a good ledge. Direct is 5a. 5 user comments | 1 Stars | VS 4c |
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Bunney's Wall This climb takes the central line to the top with good moves finishing up a slanting crack. The start is tricky. A good... 16 user comments | 1 Stars Technical | VS 5a |
