Regulations United Kingdom Durlston National Nature Reserve
Boulder Ruckle
Climbing
Regulations on 30 October 2026
Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.
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Voluntary closure
Climbing · 1 Mar to 31 Jul
Not in force on 30 October 2026
Restrictions apply from 1 March - 31 July.
Reason: Nesting Birds
Do not climb or abseil in areas within the nesting bird restriction, these apply between routes:
Andycap – Snowdrop inclusive,
Sardine Special - Hard Days Night Inclusive
Quasimodo – Galileo Inclusive
Additional restriction may get put in place during the seasons as nesting habits vary from year to year, and if there are birds nesting on your chosen route, make best effort not to disturb them or better still find a different route.
Sectors:
- Andycap to Snowdrop
- Quasimodo to Galileo
- Sardine Special to Hard Days Night
Published by BMC, 31 Mar 2025 · Boulder Ruckle
In Durlston National Nature Reserve