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Western Wall

OPEN: Access is subject to conditions.
Updated 22 December 2024, by Richard Thomson.

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OPEN: Access is subject to conditions.
Updated 17 March 2026, by ezstewart.

Most of the Sheridan Hills crag is now open again following slip damage. Hidden Cirque and Western Wall cliffs remain CLOSED until further notice. Many thanks to the landowners for making this possible.

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Part of
Sheridan Hills

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Routes

Reference Title Grade Length Pro Quality Alert Operations
 Shirty Arete, 15 15 12m 3
0
  • P1
  • 15
  • 12m
  • 3

The arete and face left of Boot Wall. Climb the arete before moving out left near the top. 3 naked
bolts and the same belay as Boot Wall.
 Boot Wall, 16 16 12m 3
0
  • P1
  • 16
  • 12m
  • 3

Hidden on the north side of the hill around left from Still Red. Look for a slabby buttress with a
short steep headwall. Boot Wall climbs the face to the right of the arete. 3 naked bolts, belay off
a large fallen pine tree.
 Still Red, 15 15 6m 1
0
  • P1
  • 15
  • 6m
  • 1

A short face with 1 naked bolt. The thin crack would probably take a wire or two ir you’’re keen.
Share the belay of Short Arete.
 Short Arete, 16 16 8m 2
0
  • P1
  • 16
  • 8m
  • 2

A nice wee arete, sports 2 naked bolts and a DBC belay.
 Chevre, 16 16 35m 11
1.02
  • P1
  • 16
  • 35m
  • 11

Start up the corner then at the top of the corner step left around the rib. Climb to the top
following a line of bolts taking the easiest way around the steep sections.
DBC Belay [Pro 11 Blots].
 Rata Rout, 16 16 12m 3
0
  • P1
  • 16
  • 12m
  • 3

A prominent right facing corner with rata encroaching slightly across it at half height. Please
don’t rip out the rata as it is a protected species; you can easily bridge over it. 3 naked bolts and
a DBC belay. A good warm-up before attempting Fige.
 Canadian Grouse, 22 22 25m 9
1.02
  • P1
  • 22
  • 25m
  • 9

This route was envisaged by Craig Miller, who spent days cleaning and bolting only to run out
of time before returning to Canada. Naturally, Bryce stepped in to complete the route, climbing
the technical and contrived moves onsight. You can tell he was proud of this one: he gave it a
star. Or maybe it was just because of the epic I had trying to second him. 9 naked bolts and a
DBC belay. Hint: Climb up the small buttress to the left of the belay, stepping DOWN to the
belay, as there are no holds to enable you to climb direct.
 Hello Darkness, 15 15 10m 4
0
  • P1
  • 15
  • 10m
  • 4

Easy laid back face climbing up to the large ledges. 4 naked bolts, DBC belay.
 Fige, 21 21 35m 2
2.01
  • P1
  • 21
  • 35m
  • 2
  • Trad

The long arete on Western Wall. 2 naked bolts and 4 with hangers. Climb the crack system
with most of a full set of friends to the wide ledges at half height. The crux is pulling over the
roof. Head out right to the very edge of the arete and follow it to the top. DBC belay. Good varied
climbing with a lovely exposed top half. Well worth the effort.
 Wholesome, 8 8 8m 2
0
  • P1
  • 8
  • 8m
  • 2

The route is near the prominent hole in the rock some distance to the
right.
2 naked bolts. Shares the belay of Holier-Than-Thou. The moves aren’t obvious so it may be a
little harder than the indicated grade.
 Holier-Than-Thou, 15 15 8m 2
0
  • P1
  • 15
  • 8m
  • 2

The obvious flat fronted arete of the “Hole in the rock” formation. 2 naked bolts. At the
overhang step right around the corner then up to the finish at a DBC belay. A lovely laid-back
route, ideal for toproping or a beginners first lead.
Bolke Water,
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