Restricted Access
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!
Seasonal Restrictions
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
This excellent and popular route follows the big corner above the centre of the ledge but it does have a bit of a stopper move at half-height. Climb a short corner and then move right into the main corner. Follow this to the top. © Rockfax
FA. J.Lamb, D.Armstrong, P.Whillance 31/Dec/1976.
Ticklists
Ultimate HVS ticklist , Pembroke VDiff-HVS , Bridging Corners, Grooves, Diedres in the UK , Beginners Pembroke , 2021
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| Kiddie68 | 5 Aug, 2022 |
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| Mike Redmayne | 5 Sep, 2005 |
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βeta: There has been some recent rockfall near the top (early Sept 2005). No reason not to do this great route, but go easy on the last 10 feet or so if you don't want to send rocks onto your belayer. | βeta? | |
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βeta: There has been some recent rockfall near the top (early Sept 2005). No reason not to do this great route, but go easy on the last 10 feet or so if you don't want to send rocks onto your belayer. |
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| John Alcock | 26 Aug, 2005 |
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βeta: Good route, but sees numerous failures on the one move crux by people who go on to do The Arrow clean. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Good route, but sees numerous failures on the one move crux by people who go on to do The Arrow clean. |
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Pigs on the Wing
Grade: HVS 5a ***
(Triple Overhang Buttress)