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Seasonal Restrictions

Dates: 1 March to 1 August

Reason: Nesting Birds

05/05/2023 - Reports of the kestrel returning to nest have been received. Until this is fully verified, please refrain from climbing the routes 'Mouse Trap', 'Owl and the Antelope', and 'On Jupiter and Mars

 

 

25/05/2022 - We have now confirmed that there is a kestrel nest halfway up the "Owl and the Antelope". Please refrain from climbing routes in this area from April 15th - July 31st to allow the birds to care for their young. 

 

BMC have been advised that Barn Owls could be nesting at this crag. If so these birds have special protection under the Wildlife and Countryside Act.  Avoid climbing the routes on the Left Hand Retaining wall "Left Over" to "Half man-Half Machine"  inclusive.

 

Rockfax Description
Climb to and up the right-hand crack (two bolts). Finish up the wall above. © Rockfax

G Lewis, S Blackman, C Heard 1982.

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User Date Notes
Gazmataz 16 Aug, 2023 Show βeta
βeta: Climbing is pretty easy up to the break without the flake but no gear until then. It’s a long way up.
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βeta: Climbing is pretty easy up to the break without the flake but no gear until then. It’s a long way up.
Esoterical 8 May, 2022 Show βeta
βeta: Block has now gone and left a muddy niche with no gear.
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βeta: Block has now gone and left a muddy niche with no gear.

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Route of Interest
The Owl and the Antelope

Grade: E2 ***
(Navigation Quarry)

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