The Avon Gorge is a 1.5-mile long gorge on the River Avon in Bristol, England. The gorge runs south to north through a limestone ridge 1.5 miles west of Bristol city centre, and about 3 miles from the mouth of the river at Avonmouth. From Wikipedia
David Littlejohn claims Shane Williams let go of the rope without warning during a climb in the Avon Gorge, leaving him with life-altering injuries and ongoing health challenges.