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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

 

 

27m.

Rockfax Description
A blank-looking start looks desperate but isn't too bad and can be protected by small wires. Once you have gained the crack, climb it with great difficulty to the top. Not done very often but a great route although the rock is sharp. © Rockfax

FA. R.Harrison, S.Briggs Sep/1982.

Ticklists

100 or so good E6s - aye Caff , The Best of Pembroke , Ultimate E5 ticklist , 101Pembroke Extremes , The best the UK has to offer for beasts (apart from the lakes cos its always wet)

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Route of Interest
Yellow Pearls

Grade: E5 6b ***
(Trevallen Cliff)

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