I’ll be showing my age by telling you that this was one of the first routes I climbed in Avon back in July 1984, though the route was already 28 years old, more mature than I was for sure. I don’t remember much about that first visit to Avon except … Continue reading
So what makes a good climb down Avon Gorge? For me it has to be full height, as it doesn’t matter how long I have climbed at the gorge I still love the achievement of going from the bottom to the top; It has to have contrasting and varied pitches; and … Continue reading
Philip Wilson Main Wall should be the most popular venue in Avon Gorge as it contains a shed load of quality climbing at all grades as good as anything elsewhere in the UK. However due to a combination of neglect, reputation, required climbing style, current fashion, and undeserved reputation for … Continue reading
Simon Fletcher I’ve lived in Bristol all my life but I only started climbing around six years ago. My favourite lead in Avon Gorge is probably Sinister, which – although is only a hard severe – never fails to get my heart racing. It’s probably the step up over the overhang … Continue reading
Colin Knowles Avon has a glittering array of high-quality routes from the middle grades upwards. Often overlooked amongst these gems is one much favoured by the locals – Unknown Wall – to be found at – Unknown Wall. It’s most easily seen when approaching Sea Walls by car from the … Continue reading
The orginal can be found here on UKC http://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/page.php?id=5908
by Mike Coles Added – 22/04/2013 Edited by – Richard Hall Pete’s Photos Charlie’s Blog The Ramp Challenge was first envisaged by Jonathon “Woody” Woods. Whilst climbing “Tour de France” from the Ramp with his fellow partner-in-crime, Ged Desforges, Woody complained about the lack of big walls to tackle within … Continue reading
