The white and yellow striped walls of the Boulder Ruckle make up the showpiece crag of Swanage. The Ruckle, as it is affectionately known, runs westwards from Subluminal, unbroken for over a kilometre and, at over forty metres in height, it offers fear, exhilaration and many sensationally-positioned routes. The grade range of Severe to E6 means that it will appeal to most, however, with the seriousness of the free-hanging approach abseils, the awkward escape routes and the broken finishes, it becomes a less attractive option for inexperienced teams. Nevertheless, for those in search of an adventurous mission, don a helmet, dust off the prusik loops and prepare to do battle on some fine atmospheric classics with little likelihood of having to queue.
Routes
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126 trad routes (S...E6) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents |         | ||
| Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other | Page |
| Lean Machine Wall The furthest west area of the Boulder Ruckle is a very secluded section of the cliff, and its base... |
8 | Trad |
Lots of sun! |
Up and down 20 mins |
Abseil Windy | 374 |
| Ocean Boulevard Wall A fine, leaning wall composed of mostly excellent rock that is home to a number of Swanage's finest... |
13 | Trad |
Lots of sun! |
Up and down 20 mins |
Abseil Windy | 376 |
| Aventura Area An intimidating section of cliff that features numerous roofs and corners and is home to the... |
10 | Trad |
Lots of sun! |
Up and down 20 mins |
Abseil Windy Restricted Access Bird ban 01/03-31/06 (rts 8-10) | 378 |
| Relax and Swing Area An intimidating section of cliff that sports lots of large overhangs, both at the bottom and top of... |
9 | Trad |
Lots of sun! |
Up and down 20 mins |
Abseil Windy Restricted Access | 380 |
| The Grim Reaper Area This section of the Boulder Ruckle has its fair share of loose rock and is rarely climbed on. |
7 | Trad |
Lots of sun! |
Up and down 15 mins |
Abseil Windy Restricted Access | 382 |
| Buccaneer Area A fine sector, which has some superb corner and roof climbs, pride of place being that taken by the... |
11 | Trad |
Lots of sun! |
Up and down 15 mins |
Abseil Windy | 384 |
| Marmolata Area - Left This and the neighbouring Lightning Wall Area are the most popular sections of the Boulder Ruckle.... |
12 | Trad |
Lots of sun! |
Up and down 15 mins |
Abseil Windy | 386 |
| Marmolata Area These routes are on the Marmolata Buttress itself and are all high quality, multi-pitch climbs on... |
4 | Trad |
Lots of sun! |
Up and down 15 mins |
Abseil Windy | 388 |
| Lightning Wall Area This is one of the most popular sections of Swanage, and not just because it is close to the car... |
8 | Trad |
Lots of sun! |
Up and down 15 mins |
Abseil Windy | 390 |
| Lightning Wall Area - Right The right-hand section of the area is a fine section of cliff that is tidal towards its eastern... |
9 | Trad |
Lots of sun! |
Up and down 15 mins |
Abseil Tidal Windy | 392 |
| Old Faithful Area A fantastic section of the Boulder Ruckle which is peppered with some awesome lines that have... |
11 | Trad |
Lots of sun! |
Up and down 10 mins |
Abseil Windy Restricted Access Bird ban 01/03-31/06. | 394 |
| Behemoth Area The left-hand side of this area is a tall and steep section of the cliff that has some striking... |
12 | Trad |
Lots of sun! |
Up and down 10 mins |
Abseil Tidal Windy Restricted Access Bird ban 01/03-31/06. | 396 |
| Airy Legs Area The furthest east section of the Boulder Ruckle runs into Subluminal and combines the seriousness... |
12 | Trad |
Lots of sun! |
Up and down 10 mins |
Abseil Windy Restricted Access | 399 |
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