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Night firing normally occurs on Tues & Thurs but can alternate to Mon & Wed.

Seasonal Restrictions

Dates: 1 March to 1 August

Reason: Nesting Birds

The restriction applies to all of the East Blowhole. (Routes; 'The Crystal Ozone', to 'Chiaroscuro' ). The West, South and East Faces are not affected by this restriction.

The route "White Knight" on the Landward face is restricted due to nesting Choughs.

 

 

21m.

Rockfax Description
Climb a steep crack to where a slippery jam and technical move gain the easier hanging groove. There is a direct start from the base of Rizla at E1 5c. © Rockfax

FA. M.Chapman, I.Carr 18/Apr/1981.

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High E1
Mid E1
Low E1
High HVS
Mid HVS
Low HVS
High VS
Mid VS
Low VS
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High 5b
Mid 5b
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High 5a
Mid 5a
Low 5a
High 4c
Mid 4c
Low 4c
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Style of Ascent
Lead
Followed
Toproped
Alt Leads
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DNF
Redpoint
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Dogged
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Route of Interest
Bohemian Bubblebath

Grade: HVS 4c ***
(Penally East)

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