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Dates: 1 March to 31 July

Reason: Nesting Birds

The restriction applies east of Scotsman Chimney to the start of Traverse of the Gods.

40m.

Rockfax Description
A pleasant outing up the crack in the east face of Black Zawn. Approach by direct abseil at low tide only. Climb the crack past a rest out left to an overhang. Step right and up the groove to easy ground. Amble to the top. © Rockfax

UKC Logbook Description
Start by abseiling to flat boulder in zawn bed. Not to tidal but must be calm seas.
From boulder traverse at sea level to gain the base of the right facing groove. Climb to small roof. (direct E1 moving out left) step right to easier ground and finish up juggy slab.

FA. Gordon Jenkin, Frank Farrell 12/Aug/1984.

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subluminal A to Z .....almost

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Grade: VS 5a ***
(Guillemot Ledge)

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