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Behemoth*** E2 5c

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[Nic Robinson (Leading) & Mike Chapman on Behemoth, Gurnards Head, Cornwall.  Way back in 1981 I think., 1 kb]The eye-catching rightward exit from the sea-level cave of the back wall is rarely attempted. The often-greasy first pitch has been the scene of a few epics. Start in the cave, which can be gained by an abseil or via an awkward traverse from Right Angle. Photo on page 191.. 1) 5c, 16m. From the ledge, climb two steep, offset corners (aid, if at all damp) and pull out rightwards onto the open face to an awkward, hanging belay.. 2) 5a, 17m. Climb the wall rightwards to the left-leaning corner/groove-line, and follow this to a protruding ledge and belay.. 3) 10m. Finish up the corner. © ROCKFAX

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Photo: Nic Robinson (Leading) & Mike Chapman on Behemoth, Gurnards Head, Cornwall. Way back in 1981 I think. © Richard Dickenson
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PUBLIC LOGBOOKS
This climb is in 20 logbooks, and on 14 wishlists.

Marti999 - Lead O/S - 21/Sep/12 with Graham Charman

Graham C - 2nd O/S - 21/Sep/12 with Marti

wojtt - Lead O/S - 2012

Jack Geldard - UKC Chief Editor - 2011

I led 1st pitch, Neil 2nd pitch. Well chuffed to do this. Conditions were good despite it being midday and an out-going tide on a cloudy day.
Si dH - AltLd O/S - 13/Aug/10 with Neil Furniss

Hidden - AltLd O/S - 13/Aug/10

pezzerrr - AltLd O/S - 12/Aug/10

cornishben - AltLd O/S - 24/Jul/10 with Pippa Froggatt

With Stefan from Swedan on BMC international meet.
Bobby Gilbert - 2nd O/S - 10/May/10 with Stefan Lindblom

tuftynick - 2008

The first pitch out of the cave was damp and felt like verglass. Wait until evening and the sun comes round to enjoy it properly.
jimdanson - 2nd O/S - 01/Jun/06 with Mike Adams

Bern - 2006

Tim M - 2000

Mark Kemball - Lead - 28/Jul/99 with Ian Howdin

Hidden - Lead O/S - 22/May/95

keefe - 26/May/91 with Glenn Sutcliffe

Glenn Sutcliffe - 26/May/91 with keefe

William Robertson - Lead O/S - 1987 with Emily, Steve, Shaun etc

Mark Kemball - 2nd - 23/Jun/83 with Dave Abbey

Nic Robinson - AltLd O/S - 11/Apr/80 with Mike Chapman

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