Update: June 2023 - there is a Rock Pipit nesting at the base of the crack on 'Vice is Nice'. Please take care in this area to minimise disturbance - you can climb the route but avoid placing protection or jamming in this part of the crack. The nest is obvious and can be avoided with a bit of care. B
Beware of unstable rock in the following sections:
Below Munchies - rock fall from about 2014
John Wayne/Charisma - Loose rock in first 6m
Test Case - the base of the right side of the big flake has fallen off but following the left side of flake is fine
D-Day - large loose blocks directly above the mid height Belay
April 2021 - Space Cadet - be aware that some blocks have fallen out of the steep section above the ledge. - it's been climbed since at the same grade but might have wobbly holds!
Dates: 1 March to 1 August
Reason: Nesting Birds
Choughs nesting on St Govan's Head and a seasonal restriction (1st March - 1st Aug.) now applies for the routes "Draught Dodger" to" D-Day" inclusive. Climbers can still walk below these routes to access routes beyond the restricted area but please do not linger below this section. (See signs at abseil points)
Further right, the St. Govan's Head seasonal sea-bird climbing restriction (1st Mar - 1st Aug) continues to apply between Safety in Numbers and Aquarius/Zodiac .
Rockfax Description
A steep and taxing pumper. From the ramp on Charisma, follow a crack up and left to a small roof (old peg - other gear available). Pull over this into another crack and continue past a thread to the top. © Rockfax
FA. G.Gibson 04/Jul/1985.
Trad climbs for sport climbers , Caff's 100 Ace E5s , Ultimate E5 ticklist , Bill's 2016 Sweepstake 20 , The Best of Pembroke , Theo's Pembroke ticklist , Pemroke, 3 Star Routes, E1-E5
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James Oswald | 9 Apr, 2023 |
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βeta: Awful loose rock at the start. The climbing is easy on the initial wall but not fun. A size 4 camalot goes in the initial break really well - worth pre placing and clipping if you don\'t like the look of the start. | ||
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βeta: Awful loose rock at the start. The climbing is easy on the initial wall but not fun. A size 4 camalot goes in the initial break really well - worth pre placing and clipping if you don't like the look of the start. |
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Stanners | 19 Apr, 2021 |
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βeta: The Easy start is hollow and about to collapse. Take care. | βeta? | |
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βeta: The Easy start is hollow and about to collapse. Take care. |
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Steve Crowe | 6 Sep, 2006 |
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βeta: The Easy start is hollow and about to collapse. Take care. | βeta? | |
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βeta: The Easy start is hollow and about to collapse. Take care. |
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Grade: E5 6b ***
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