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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.

 

 

Rockfax Description
In the wall right of Abseil Groove, is a another rough crack line. Gain this from the right and climb it to a steepening 5m below the top. Either traverse right to the arete and finish up this, or climb direct up the wall above. © Rockfax

FA. A.Sharp, J.Harwood 28/Jun/1980.

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Army Dreamers

Grade: HVS 5a ***
(St. Govan's Head)

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