The Cattle Troughs Area is popular with novices and beginners although it is perhaps not quite as good a place to venture for your first taste of Swanage as Subluminal with its extensive flat and solid top and commodious belay ledges. The Cattle Troughs’ routes are easy to reach and have generally sound rock; however gear can be a bit sparse on some climbs and it is a dangerous venue in rough or even moderate seas. Amphitheatre Ledge Area has some quality harder climbs on some good rock, whilst the slabs and short friendly walls of the Hangover and Isis Areas are favourites with novices and those looking for good easier and mid-grade routes.

Photo: Bunny's Wall (VS 5a) Cattle Troughs, Swanage © Mark Glaister

ROUTES

26 trad routes (D...E5) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents

Buttress (click for routes)	No. of Routes	Route Type	Sunshine or shade	Approach walk	Other	Page
Hangover Area The cliff-line at Cattle Troughs comprises two semi-circular amphitheatres with a broken...	9			25 mins		270
Isis Area Around the corner lies the second hollow known as The Pulpit Amphitheartre. All the routes finish...	7			25 mins		271
Amphitheatre Ledge Amphitheatre Ledge is a quiet and secluded area that deserves more traffic. The climbing is...	10			25 mins		272
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Pulpit Route
"Quite a large bit of rock has fallen from the top section in the last month, lea..." 11/May

Zoolookologie
"Really good route, but the thread isn't in too good nick now (march 09). Good g..." 16/Mar

Bunney's Wall
"Climbing's not 5a (it's easier), gear's a bit thin but better than Hangover. I w..." 22/Aug

Consolation
"Can someone please clarify something for me? Does this route go up the right ..." 17/May

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