Southern Sandstone

Steps and rocks at High Rocks outside Tunbridge Wells

Southern Sandstone is a local name for the Ardingly Sandstone of southeast England, a soft sandstone of Cretaceous age separating the Tunbridge Wells Sands from the overlying Grinstead Clay. The outcrops in the Weald of Kent are the rock climbing crags closest to London and are probably the most heavily climbed in the UK.[1]

Geology

The horizon of thick, cross-bedded, fine-to-medium grained quartz sandstone separating the Tunbridge Wells Sands from the overlying Grinstead Clay is known as Ardingly Sandstone. It is particularly well exposed throughout the region between East Grinstead, West Sussex, and Tunbridge Wells, Kent.[1]

Climbing

Stone Farm and Harrisons Rocks are managed by the British Mountaineering Council (BMC). The rock is particularly soft and care needs to be taken to prevent erosion. It is climbed either solo or on a top-rope. Many bolts have been placed at the top of the crags. Soloing requires no more equipment than bouldering.[2]

Locations

Southern Sandstone is outcrops of sandstone situated in the Weald of Kent, on the borders of Kent and East Sussex.[3]

Major Outcrops

Minor Outcrops

References

  1. 1 2 Messenger, Alex (9 July 2011). "Southern Sandstone: guidelines". The British Mountaineering Council.
  2. ↑ Southern Sandstone rock climbing near london
  3. ↑ Southern Sandstone Climbs - Climbing Areas

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