Swanage Sport Day Meet – Hedbury Quarry
Meet organiser: Nick Adams
Date: 04/02/2023
Time: 10am
Location: Hedbury Quarry, Swanage
Meeting Place: 10am – National Trust Spyway car park
Meet description:
First SCC meet of 2023, whoop!
Hedbury Quarry is a great venue to dust off the months of indoor climbing and get back outside (or even get outside for the first time)
It has a selection of grades below 5’s (down to two 2a’s), plus a bunch of interesting routes at higher grades.
Fairly well protected from the elements, however do bring some warm and waterproof clothing, along with boots for a muddy walk.
Leaving the Spyway carpark shortly after 10am or, if many of the registered attendees seem to be caught in traffic, a little bit later.
There are a few pubs nearby for when we lose daylight.
DM me (Nick Adams) on the Facebook group or contact the committee at sotonclimb@gmail.com if you need location info
Available climbing:
Hedbury is mainly a sport climbing venue. There is trad available (tidal) on the cliffs below the quarry for those experienced and keen enough. This meet will be run as a sport meet.
Beginner-friendly, grades from 2a with more advanced routes available.
Equipment:*
Essential:
- Helmet
- Harness
- Belay plate
- Climbing shoes
- Food & water
- Warm clothing
- Waterproofs
- Walking shoes (expect mud)
Optional:
- Rope
- Quick draws
- Clip stick
*Club equipment is available on loan, please see https://southamptonclimbingclub.org/club-gear/scc-equipment/ for more information