St Aldhem's Head

Swanage

The high exposed headland with Coastguard look out above, the most westerly sections of climbable rock along the Swanage cliff. High above the sea Swanage looseness at its finest. In more recent times it has become an excellent bouldering venue with its large boulderfield stretching across the hinterland towards the sea.


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Climbing Area: South West & Southern Rock Type: Limestone
Importance: Regional CRoW Land: No
Ownership: Estate No. of Routes: 136
Within National Park: No Year Developed: 1971
Grid Reference: SY9620875454

The upper cliff had some good trad climbing that is worth looking at if the swell is affecting other areas of the Swanage cliffs. A steady head is needed to deal with the odd loose section of rock but is often better than it looks. One nut crack area has some friendly routes to get you started. The Yellow wall is a big adventure in its self and see few assents, but when the evening light is on it looks amazing.

The boulder field is worth making the long trek with pads to explore, just take it steady down the steep entry slopes.


Restrictions apply from 1 March - 31 July.

Reason: Nesting Birds

Restrictions apply from Pier Bottom (the valley north of St Aldhem's Head) to the east arete of The Yellow Wall and from Buttery Corner (the point at which the undercliff below St. Aldhelm's Head gives way to seacliff) to Slippery Ledge.

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