Windsor Crag

History: On the spur rising above the suburb of Richmond Hill is a Trig Point -Windsor Castle 298m which is a popular view point & the site of Windsor Crag.
The 2011 earthquakes combined with some access issues have depleted the number of multi-pitch climbs available in Christchurch. Three single pitch climbs were established in 2016 & although it is a small crag an idea evolved to create a user friendly multi -pitch instructional/recreation venue.
This crag has been developed by Ara / Te Pūkenga Institute of Canterbury & Christchurch City Council Rangers
Environment: The climbs have been created without removing native flora. Any further development is prohibited & will result in closure of the crag.
The crag is east facing hence exposed to NE & Southerly winds but sheltered from the NW.
To avoid destroying flora at the top of the cliff climbers must abseil from the top anchors which are positioned below these vulnerable areas.
All pitches have between 3 to 5 bolts & there are 2 ground level anchor practice set ups at the northern end. There are 2 abseil anchor set ups on the top of the crag specifically to enable instructors to supervise proceedings from an abseil.
Bring your camera.
NOTE - 5/2/24 - care required on the second pitch of 'Legoto', as there is a large , hollow block above the second bolt - don't pull on the block too much, it can be avoided by using holds out to the left when climbing past it.