Another varied area with a huge and spectacular cave home to the most impressive routes in Dorset. Also a sport quarry (in need of re-gearing) and trad wall with some good hard routes. Long walk in and restrictions.
Routes
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38 trad routes (VS...7c+) 10 sport routes (7a...8c) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents |       | ||
| Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other | Page |
| Polaris Area Left of the great cave are some very impressive trad routes. All bar one are centred on a huge... |
8 | Trad |
Lots of sun! |
Up and down 45 mins |
Abseil Tidal Windy Restricted Access Bird ban 01/03-31/06 (rts 8-10) | 326 |
| The Great Cave The collection of awe-inspiring routes in the Great Cave are some of the most overhanging climbs in... |
13 | Trad |
Afternoon sun |
Up and down 45 mins |
Tidal Windy Restricted Access Bird ban 01/03-31/06 (rts 8-10) | 329 |
| The Quarry A worthwhile spot for some sheltered fun on sport roofs, plus one good trad line. The bolts on the... |
9 | Sport |
Lots of sun! |
Up and down 45 mins |
330 | |
| Zig-Zag Area The lower walls at Blackers Hole have a good mixture of routes, although most have unstable exits. |
18 | Trad |
Lots of sun! |
Up and down 45 mins |
Tidal Windy | 332 |
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