Best jump spot in the UK / Wales?

[AboutTimeToDepart]

Jumping has always been my method of choice. Daunting for sure, but requires less prep that a lot of other methods. Plus (depending on the area) nice views.

There is a bridge fairly near me thats around 100 feet high. Plenty of people have jumped from there and the success rate is fairly high, but I'm still seeking other spots, especially those in Wales. CTB'ing in my own country is preferable, but we'll see I suppose.

I've been considering Beachy Head. Great success rate and a beautiful spot to go, but its like 4/5 hours away and like I said, I'd rather be in Wales.

Only trouble is, the only spot I can think of isn't much of a drop, more of a rough tumble down the side of a cliff into the ocean. Seems like a rough way to go, rather than a straight fall down.

Any ideas?

 

[unabletocope]

You and me both. I'm also from Wales, I know of Southerndown but not sure of others, I don't have the nerve for Beachy Head so good luck with that one

 

[AboutTimeToDepart]

You and me both. I'm also from Wales, I know of Southerndown but not sure of others, I don't have the nerve for Beachy Head so good luck with that one

I hadn't actually seen Southerndown, thats actually not a bad option at all, high enough and not that far away from me. Might go check it out sometime soon, see how I feel about it

 

[gazap]

I too am from wales (North). Ive been thinking of menai bridge. There's a section of road underneath it that Im planning on landing on. I dont want to go into the water as Ive heard of a few stories of those who have survived. the other is marquess column on angelsey. not sure if either are high enough hence why Ive hesitated. Menai bridge is 53 feet onto concreet, marquess is 89 feet.

 

[AboutTimeToDepart]

I too am from wales (North). Ive been thinking of menai bridge. There's a section of road underneath it that Im planning on landing on. I dont want to go into the water as Ive heard of a few stories of those who have survived. the other is marquess column on angelsey. not sure if either are high enough hence why Ive hesitated. Menai bridge is 53 feet onto concreet, marquess is 89 feet.

If Menai bridge was a bigger drop I'd consider it, but the chances of death for that aren't much higher than 50% really. As much as I love the view from the bridge (from what I'm seeing online anyway), I really don't think I could consider that one. Such a shame though...

 

[vadim]

Not in the UK but doesn't Beachy Head have suicide patrols? I can't find any recent articles that say how many suicides they stopped versus the number of successful suicides but they claimed to have prevented 364 in 2013. Personally that would put me off, I'd be too afraid of the humiliation and potential psych ward imprisonment.

 

[AboutTimeToDepart]

Not in the UK but doesn't Beachy Head have suicide patrols? I can't find any recent articles that say how many suicides they stopped versus the number of successful suicides but they claimed to have prevented 364 in 2013. Personally that would put me off, I'd be too afraid of the humiliation and potential psych ward imprisonment.

Yeah I've heard as much. It is one part of why I'm looking for alternatives to be honest, because I feel the same way as you. I want at lease a vaguely private end, not to be harassed. Though it seems as though most of the popular jump spots in the UK have the same problem to be honest, so there's that.

 

[lebrodude]

Yeah I've heard as much. It is one part of why I'm looking for alternatives to be honest, because I feel the same way as you. I want at lease a vaguely private end, not to be harassed. Though it seems as though most of the popular jump spots in the UK have the same problem to be honest, so there's that.

I think the trick is not look suicidal if you approach the edge. Head over with a camera and make it look like you're taking photos. The chaplains may not be as concerned as I'm sure it's a daily occurrence.

 

[HopelesslyAlive]

I'm also from Wales, the South which makes it even more difficult tbh. I feel like most of the high places are either up North/Mid Wales or are just not accessible enough to get too. Dunraven Bay/Southerndown was also the one I was looking into. What about that bridge near you that you mentioned? If you feel comfortable sharing it, of course, no worries if not.

 

[PinballWizard39]

Clifton suspension bridge, though I'm fairly sure it's patrolled as it's a known suicide spot.

 

[Ash]

Clifton suspension bridge, though I'm fairly sure it's patrolled as it's a known suicide spot.

It's also very busy with ordinary foot and car traffic and has purposely high anti-climb barriers. They wouldn't be impossible to climb but would slow you down enough to be brought back down.

 

[unabletocope]

I'm also from Wales, the South which makes it even more difficult tbh. I feel like most of the high places are either up North/Mid Wales or are just not accessible enough to get too. Dunraven Bay/Southerndown was also the one I was looking into. What about that bridge near you that you mentioned? If you feel comfortable sharing it, of course, no worries if not.

Prince of Wales bridge?

 

[AboutTimeToDepart]

I'm also from Wales, the South which makes it even more difficult tbh. I feel like most of the high places are either up North/Mid Wales or are just not accessible enough to get too. Dunraven Bay/Southerndown was also the one I was looking into. What about that bridge near you that you mentioned? If you feel comfortable sharing it, of course, no worries if not.

Unfortunately I can't really say what bridge it is, as it's only like a 5 minute walk from my house - don't really wanna reveal exactly where I am :)

I checked out Dunraven bay a fortnight ago - Walking past the walled gardens will lead you to a pretty tall cliff - I don't see anyone surviving a fall from that to be honest. Also seemed pretty quiet on a Sunday, wasn't bothered by anyone when I was lingering around the edge, though that could be in part due to me having my phone out taking pictures, like lebrodude mentioned.

 

[HopelesslyAlive]

Prince of Wales bridge?

You mean like the Severn Bridge? If so, it is not tall enough unless you are physically able to get up it which would be very difficult as it's quite a busy bridge.

 

[probablysoon]

Thanks for the info here. Some useful places to check out