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Abseil from the top of Brazen Butress. 

This crag is not in the MoD range. There are some bird nests in the Chimney area ( behind Brazen Buttress) but climbing is unrestricted at present as long as climbers minimise disturbance - i.e. don't hang around any longer than necessary where birds are flying in and out of the area.  Bird nesting can vary a lot here from year to year - please do a visual check before starting your route, particularly around 'The Cracks' to 'Star Gate' area.  A sign will be placed above Brazen Buttress if there is a seasonal restriction in place and this website will be updated.

Seasonal Restrictions

Dates: 1 March to 1 August

Reason: Nesting Birds

40m, 2 pitches.

Rockfax Description
This magnificent route which gives entertaining climbing in a weird situation. Unfortunately the first pitch can be a bit slimy since it is buried in the through cave but the second pitch is superb. If there are birds nesting in the cave then consider doing it in one long pitch. Start beneath the left-hand of two grooves at the right-hand side of the back wall of the cave.
1) 5b, 20m. Climb to a ledge then move left onto the wall. Move up to gain a rightwards rising line which is followed to a good flake. Continue up and right (thread runner) until level with a hole on the right. Step down and gain the hole from below.
2) 5a, 20m. Pull out left then swing around the roof to gain a chimneying position above. Bridge up the outside edge above (or climb the right wall) and continue up the corner to the top. © Rockfax

FA. P.Littlejohn, D.Garner May/1975.

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knighty 2 Jun, 2021 Show βeta
βeta: Fulmar nesting in the cave, razorbills nesting 1m left of the route above the roof. Luckily, no projectile vomit from the fulmar though! I suspect that this route should really be bird banned - and the others in the cave.
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βeta: Fulmar nesting in the cave, razorbills nesting 1m left of the route above the roof. Luckily, no projectile vomit from the fulmar though! I suspect that this route should really be bird banned - and the others in the cave.
bclifton 21 Aug, 2019 Show βeta
βeta: Fulmar currently nesting in the belay cave.
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βeta: Fulmar currently nesting in the belay cave.
JGriffiths47 21 Jul, 2019 Show βeta
βeta: Currently a bird nesting in the belay hole
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βeta: Currently a bird nesting in the belay hole
Bethan May Davies 2 May, 2019 Show βeta
βeta: Nearly got wet feet and a wet rope! Had a terrible time with a Fulmar then went totally off piste trending up and right on the head wall in desperation; to choss! Made it in the end, though it was quite an experience and an exhilarating climb nonetheless.
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βeta: Nearly got wet feet and a wet rope! Had a terrible time with a Fulmar then went totally off piste trending up and right on the head wall in desperation; to choss! Made it in the end, though it was quite an experience and an exhilarating climb nonetheless.
Chad123 25 Jul, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: Seems better to do in one long pitch, as there are birds nesting in the hole and horrible hanging belay. Very atmospheric route, top pitch is fantastic, out there climbing but is only 5a!
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βeta: Seems better to do in one long pitch, as there are birds nesting in the hole and horrible hanging belay. Very atmospheric route, top pitch is fantastic, out there climbing but is only 5a!
SteveM 4 May, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: Stunning! Sustained, pumpy and fab climbing with good pro from start to finish. The start is best experienced after a dry period, it felt like a barrel of motor oil had been spilled down it (but it had been raining beforehand).
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βeta: Stunning! Sustained, pumpy and fab climbing with good pro from start to finish. The start is best experienced after a dry period, it felt like a barrel of motor oil had been spilled down it (but it had been raining beforehand).
Paul Evans 11 Mar, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: Brilliant - just do it!
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βeta: Brilliant - just do it!

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