The most popular cliff at Swanage. A sport climbing quarry and some steeper routes on the sea-level roofs. Easy access and non-tidal. Often busy and popular with beginners.
Routes
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2 trad routes (E4...7c) 82 sport routes (5+...7c+) 2 boulder problems (V4...V7) 1 dws route (4+) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents |         | ||
| Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other | Page |
| The Quarry - Left The left side of The Quarry is split into two walls of compact, steep rock that see quite a lot of... |
15 | Sport |
Sun and shade |
Up and down 25 mins |
Dry in the Rain | 298 |
| The Quarry - Centre This section of the quarried wall is open, well drained and offers up a good array of mid-grade... |
17 | Sport |
Lots of sun! |
Up and down 25 mins |
300 | |
| The Quarry - Right The overhang strewn right-hand side of the quarry has a number of excellent and powerful routes, a... |
21 | Sport |
Lots of sun! |
Up and down 25 mins |
Dry in the Rain | 302 |
| Graveyard Area Hidden away under the west end of the quarry are two very eerie caves containing layers of tiered... |
9 | Sport |
Lots of sun! |
Up and down 25 mins |
Abseil Windy | 304 |
| Bust Ya' Boiler Area This steep section of roofs gives some great traverse pitches which can be climbed at any tide... |
9 | Sport |
Lots of sun! |
Up and down 25 mins |
Abseil Windy | 305 |
| Mexican Wave Area The clutch of climbs on the Mexican Wave offer a fine venue for muscle junkies who like a bit of... |
7 | Sport |
Lots of sun! |
Up and down 25 mins |
Windy | 306 |
| Hieronymous GBH Area The next set of routes is on the face to the east of the quarry. The first few can be reached from... |
9 | Sport |
Lots of sun! |
Up and down 25 mins |
Abseil Windy | 307 |
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