Seals breed in Parliament House cave during the autumn months and climbers should take particular care not to disturb them during the time from late August to late October when the young seal pups can be eailsiy sepreated from their mothers with devastating consequences.
A large (huge!) rockfall occured at the back of Parliement House Cave in 2017 which affects some of the routes in the cave and further rockfalls are likley!
Rockfax Description
A great route that is one of the easier lines on Main Cliff, although the approach and climbing are committing and shouldn't be underestimated. Start below a vague line of flakes running up to the corner of The Big Groove. This section can be badly affected by swell from the ferry, so low tide recommended.
1) 5a, 35m. Climb up to the flakes and follow them rightwards to a ledge below a short corner. Climb this for few metres and move left into another left-facing corner which leads to a belay ledge on the right.
2) 4b, 15m. Descend slightly and step left into a wide crack (Peepshow). Follow this to a line of flakes that lead easily up leftwards to a belay below a long groove about 10m higher than your previous belay. The last section is shared with Jaborandi.
3) 5a, 25m. Climb the groove on the left with an awkward bulge to a large stance on the left and junction with Syringe.
4) 4b, 40m. Continue up via easier climbing behind the belay to a ledge just below the top - possible belay if rope drag is an issue. Continue left and up to reach the heather slopes above. © Rockfax
UKC Logbook Description
Gives a good view of The Big groove but never really delivers on quality.
MIA logbook must haves! , Ingle Routes , George's Ultimate Easy to Mid-Grade North Wales Trad Ticklist , The Gogarth Rock Cat's Apprenticeship.
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Grade: HVS 5a ***
(Gogarth South Stack)