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Tensor II

Grade VS 4c 5a
Length 115ft
Location Guillemot Ledge, Swanage
Rock Limestone
Attitude South
First Climbed Unknown
Approach In Langton Matravers there is a south turn about 100yds west of the King's Arms. At the end of this lane there is a couple of places to park. The rather damaged lane continues with a lot of holes and ditches to a national trust car park.

From here follow a wide path past Spyhead farm, through two fields, and to the top of the hill. When you go through the kissing gate turn left and follow the brow of the hill to another gate. Then head down hill to a gap in a wall, follow the bottom of this gully to a stile. The ledge is on your left. The abseil point is a cemented pipe down right off a large ledge. There are two seasonal restrictions along this part. 

Description
1) Start up the obvious crack, to the right of a large blank section, that becomes constricted at about 15m and has a small overhang on its left. Climb the crack to the overhang, then traverse left under it using underclings. Ascend the left side to a large ledge and block belay.
2) Climb the slab (crux), clipping the large rusty peg, to gain large holds above. This can be done using tiny crimps, or a really long long reach. Finish direct, pulling over a small overlap. Belay with anchors at the back of the ledge.
Notes Swanage is renowned for loose rock and deep water solos. This climb is void of both these attributes. There may be a very small amount of loose rock above the overlap but not much.