THE BITTER BATTLE TEARS
HVS 5a / 26 metres
Film: 38 minutes
An intriguing route next to a cave, deep among the trees.
A challenging, overhanging roof forms the start… and 26 metres later the finish is via an ancient overhanging oak tree!
Strip Pockets, jugs, and overhangs lie between.
Views from the tree-top top-out are spectacular, with the river Wye lapping the woodland below, and Tintern Abbey glinting on the far bank.
Shorn Cliff lies deep in Shorncliff Woods. Marked paths lead from the forest ride to it. Route 3a leads to the Great Central Cave Area, where “The Bitter Battle Tears” is located.
LOCATION
Great Central Cave Area
Access Route R3a
Shorn Cliff (Woods)
Nr. Tintern Abbey
Gloucestershire
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ROUTE SPECS
Grade: HVS 5a
Length: 26 metres
Pitches: 1
Rock: Carboniferous Limestone
First Ascent: Gary Gibson, Matt Ward - 3rd June 1984
FILM CHAPTERS
Trailer
Over the Roof
Wall of Jugs
The Scoop
Overhang
The Crux
Wall of Pockets
Tree Time
Duration: 38 minutes
OFFLINE RUCKSACK
Extensive Topos from filmed climb.
Start Point details.
Location info.
Open online: Download for use offline (most phones).
THE BITTER BATTLE TEARS PACK
Full Length Online Film: 38 minutes
Rack Used in Filmed Ascent
Directions
Offline Rucksack