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Climb Guide -> Southern Sandstone Database -> Bowles Rocks -> Pigs Nose

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Number 6 on the topo.
Climb the obvious arete to the ledge. Move a little left and pull over the top bulge with a great pinch.


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did this climb yesterday, well chuffed with myself as im quite a newbie. fell on the overhang 1st atempt but then nailed it second. hard little jump over the top when your crab gets in the way cos theres noting to hold but very enjoyable.
Todd on Jun 1st 05

The first stage fairly easy followed by a 5a finish, an excellent, and interesting climb. We used to use this one as a warm-up back in the early 90s when it was also known as the "Gonad" due to the fact that you end up sitting astride the nose if you get the pull through wrong.
Dave and Chris on Sep 7th 04

A definate 5a though the overhang looks mean, the right hand jug is huge just before the crux, it even has an ergonomically shaped spike in it. Slap the right hand on top and resist the urge to pull the anchor. supoib
s on Mar 1st 04

quite a difficult start to it but once you get going an enjoyable climb when you get to the second break if you are short like me you have to smear but good none-the-less! have a go, i couldn't do the overhang but hey, keep climbing oli.
oli on May 11th 02

Solid 5a, the classic of the crag.
Ken Parsons on Jun 22nd 01

Hmmmmmm...
methinks 5b unless you're very tall

Al on Jun 5th 01

Grading
4c 4%
5a 68%
5b 29%
Quality
Starred 97%
No Star 4%
Dustbin 0%
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