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Night firing normally occurs on Tues & Thurs but can alternate to Mon & Wed.

Seasonal Restrictions

Dates: 1 March to 1 August

Reason: Nesting Birds

The restriction applies to all of the East Blowhole. (Routes; 'The Crystal Ozone', to 'Chiaroscuro' ). The West, South and East Faces are not affected by this restriction.

The route "White Knight" on the Landward face is restricted due to nesting Choughs.    WHITE KNIGHT RESTRICTION LIFTED JULY 3rd 2023

 

 

23m.

Rockfax Description
This one also has good moves, managing to be pumpy and delicate at the same time! Follow the continuous crack line on the right-hand side of the wall after starting up Out for the Count. © Rockfax

FA. R.Harrison, K.Marsden 25/Apr/1982.

Ticklists

Pembroke Rockfax Top 50 , Great Wall Climbs of the UK , The Best of Pembroke , 101Pembroke Extremes , Ultimate E4 ticklist , The best the UK has to offer for beasts (apart from the lakes cos its always wet) , James' Summer Ticklist , Pemroke, 3 Star Routes, E1-E5

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GDes 28 Aug, 2007 Show βeta
βeta: steady away E4 6a. Not really that gnarly, honest moves and good gear. Superb climb
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βeta: steady away E4 6a. Not really that gnarly, honest moves and good gear. Superb climb

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High 6b
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Style of Ascent
Lead
Followed
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Redpoint
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Route of Interest
Vladimir and the Beast

Grade: E4 6a ***
(Huntsman's Leap)

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