This crag is not in the MoD range. Previously the whole west side of the crag was subject to seasonal restrictions but as of July 2011, following detailed negotiations with the National Trust and the Countryside Council for Wales, the seasonal restrictions were removed. However birds have recently returned to nest on the right wall of Diedre Sud so a smaller restricted zone has been introduced.
Dates: 1 March to 1 August
Reason: Nesting Birds
Seasonal Climbing Restriction from and including 'Diedre Sud' to 'Flax of a Dream' due to nesting Razorbills. Birds are nesting in the upper break running right from 'Diedre Sud'. Look for cliff top signs but be prepared to adjust plans: 'Blowin' in the Wind' and 'Snozwanger' can be accessd direct by abseil down the wall. If climbing 'Heart of Darkness', please finish up 'Blowin' in the Wind' or 'Snozwanger', not 'New Morning' or 'Diedre Sud'.
Please check the actual location of nests by looking over the edge from above 'Blowing in the Wind'. If the Razorbills are using the ledges right next to Diedre Sud, please do not climb 'Heart of Darkness' or 'Snozwanger' or 'Blowing in the Wind'.
Signs will be in place at the cliff for any updates.
Also, due to the possibility of nesting choughs in the dank cave left of the route 'Fools Rush In', please avoid hanging around near this cave.
Rockfax Description
A long route which makes the most of the rock between Diedre Sud and the big sea cave giving good positions for the grade. Start by abseiling to the base of Diedre Sud.
1) 4b, 20m. Traverse right then move up to a ledge beneath the big corner at the lower left-hand side of the sea cave.
2) 4b, 15m. Climb a slab on the left to an overhang at a break. Step left of this and climb straight up to a large ledge.
3) 4c, 18m. Climb a groove above the stance trending left to the base of some twin cracks. Climb the right-hand one of these. © Rockfax
FA. L.Noble, C.Mortlock 05/Jul/1967.
Orange Spot Pembroke , Consolidation VS-HVS
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Grade: VS 4c ***
(Caerfai Bay)