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Seasonal Restrictions

Dates: 15 February to 31 May

Reason: Nesting Birds

2023 26th February update: The Ravens do not appear to be using the existing nest in Gardoms Unconquerable - however one more check will be made in case they are late starting, so please be observant and report any sightings if you are in the area.

In recent years a Tawny Owl has nested in the Layback Crack/Flake Crack.area - it is not known if they are present in 2023 but please keep your eyes and ears out if climbing in this area.

 

12m.

Rockfax Description
Climb the pleasant groove until level with the tree, then move right awkwardly (large cam) into a narrow rift to finish. Escaping left into the chimney is a grade easier but feels like a cop-out. © Rockfax

FA. Clifford Moyer 1934.

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Phil Lyon 16 May, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: That damn tree. It's next to a potentially off balance move and is far too tempting not to use if you start to wobble. Avoid the tree it only makes it harder. Really nice balance problem for crux traverse.
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βeta: That damn tree. It's next to a potentially off balance move and is far too tempting not to use if you start to wobble. Avoid the tree it only makes it harder. Really nice balance problem for crux traverse.
Colin Scotchford 6 Oct, 2003 Show βeta
βeta: Definately Babylon Groove. Tree Groove is clearly indicated in the Chatsworth guide to the right of this and actually has a birch tree on route which is a bit of a give away really.
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βeta: Definately Babylon Groove. Tree Groove is clearly indicated in the Chatsworth guide to the right of this and actually has a birch tree on route which is a bit of a give away really.
gooose 21 Apr, 2003 Show βeta
βeta: I found that the diagram in the book sent me up Babylon's Groove (VS 4C) and not Tree Groove. Babylon's Groove gets no stars in my book.
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βeta: I found that the diagram in the book sent me up Babylon's Groove (VS 4C) and not Tree Groove. Babylon's Groove gets no stars in my book.

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