Restricted Access
Update: June 2023 - there is a Rock Pipit nesting at the base of the crack on 'Vice is Nice'. Please take care in this area to minimise disturbance - you can climb the route but avoid placing protection or jamming in this part of the crack. The nest is obvious and can be avoided with a bit of care. B
Beware of unstable rock in the following sections:
Below Munchies - rock fall from about 2014
John Wayne/Charisma - Loose rock in first 6m
Test Case - the base of the right side of the big flake has fallen off but following the left side of flake is fine
D-Day - large loose blocks directly above the mid height Belay
April 2021 - Space Cadet - be aware that some blocks have fallen out of the steep section above the ledge. - it's been climbed since at the same grade but might have wobbly holds!
Seasonal Restrictions
Dates: 1 March to 1 August
Reason: Nesting Birds
Choughs nesting on St Govan's Head and a seasonal restriction (1st March - 1st Aug.) now applies for the routes "Draught Dodger" to" D-Day" inclusive. Climbers can still walk below these routes to access routes beyond the restricted area but please do not linger below this section. (See signs at abseil points)
Further right, the St. Govan's Head seasonal sea-bird climbing restriction (1st Mar - 1st Aug) continues to apply between Safety in Numbers and Aquarius/Zodiac .
Rockfax Description
An excellent and popular route which follows the main line of the wall. The climbing in the groove is superb and very pumpy. The upper wall is much easier but has some loose rock so make sure you get some good gear in. Start beneath the weakness in the lower wall. Climb up to the flake/crack and follow good holds up its left-hand side. From the top of the pedestal move up into the groove and follow it leftwards. At a small bulge pull back right onto the upper wall. Follow this to the top. © Rockfax
FA. P.Littlejohn, C.King 21/Jul/1978.
Ticklists
Pembroke Rockfax Top 50 , Ultimate E3 ticklist , The Best of Pembroke , The best the UK has to offer for beasts (apart from the lakes cos its always wet) , Becky's ticklist , Pemroke, 3 Star Routes, E1-E5 , 100 Pat Littlejohn Masterpieces , ROCKFAX TOP 50s upto e3
Feedback
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| benwiessner | 10 Aug, 2023 |
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βeta: Great climbing in the corner for about 4m - the rest of the route didn\'t seem noteworthy. I\'m actually pretty confused about why this route seems to get a lot of hype? I think Space Cadet is far better. Maybe I missed something... | βeta? | |
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βeta: Great climbing in the corner for about 4m - the rest of the route didn't seem noteworthy. I'm actually pretty confused about why this route seems to get a lot of hype? I think Space Cadet is far better. Maybe I missed something... |
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| a_radiohead_fan | 16 Oct, 2006 |
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βeta: mega 40 footer from the roof. landed even with the top of the wall. 3!!!! bits of gear ripped on the way down. 1 was a cam in the roof. very unsettling. was a particuarly greasy day and i just slipped off. wont be getting back on it in a hurry. | βeta? | |
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βeta: mega 40 footer from the roof. landed even with the top of the wall. 3!!!! bits of gear ripped on the way down. 1 was a cam in the roof. very unsettling. was a particuarly greasy day and i just slipped off. wont be getting back on it in a hurry. |
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| kevin stephens | 18 Apr, 2006 |
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βeta: Don't forget to extend gear under the roof! Big nut just after pulling round then unprotected 4C to the top | ||
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βeta: Don't forget to extend gear under the roof! Big nut just after pulling round then unprotected 4C to the top |
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| Jus | 19 Sep, 2005 |
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βeta: There's like only one wire once you leave the groove, that's where there's little gear! Pumpy as all hell in the groove. | βeta? | |
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βeta: There's like only one wire once you leave the groove, that's where there's little gear! Pumpy as all hell in the groove. |
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| John Alcock | 25 Aug, 2005 |
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βeta: Who says all Pembroke E3s are soft for the grade? Well-protected, no hard moves, but pretty pumpy. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Who says all Pembroke E3s are soft for the grade? Well-protected, no hard moves, but pretty pumpy. |
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| GDes | 20 Apr, 2005 |
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βeta: bloody brilliant. sustained and well protected. dont know where the line about poor gear above the break-there's plenty, and its easy climbing by then. the very first moves off the floor (before the big ledge) are bloody desperate-easy british 7c. | βeta? | |
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βeta: bloody brilliant. sustained and well protected. dont know where the line about poor gear above the break-there's plenty, and its easy climbing by then. the very first moves off the floor (before the big ledge) are bloody desperate-easy british 7c. |
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Ghost Ship
Grade: E3 5c ***
(Bosherston Head)