Mumbles Light House Cave

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Mumbles Light House Cave
( Bob's Cave )
Rock Type Natural Carboniferous Limestone
Climbing Style Trad
Approach Time 15 minutes
Area Gower
Sub Area Caswell Bay to Mumbles
Geodata
WGS-84 Location 51.566530, -3.971130
OS Grid Ref. SS 634 871
WGS-84 Parking Location
GR Parking Location
Base Elevation 3 metres (Other)
General Info
Faces Direction
Aspect
Wind Sheltered
Climbing Type
Seepage
Crags Within 600m

Mumbles Light House Cave



TIDAL STATUS

Extremely Tidal. ¾ hour either side of low water.

BOLTING POLICY

No bolting.

PREAMBLE

These are some fine new routes in unusual surroundings. The rock and the lines are good. Only the extremely tidal nature is a nuisance.

ACCESS

As parking is a problem, the most sensible approach is to follow the B4433 and park at Bracelet Bay (see Rams Tor for more details). Walk back to the Mumbles Point Headland and walk into the beach to the islet of the lighthouse. The routes are in the cave below the lighthouse.

DESCENTS

Scramble down at various points.

THE ROUTES

1. Magra Thea 20m E6,6b **

From the left side of the cave, follow the crack and cross a roof to easy climbing. Very strenuous, with good gear, which is difficult to place.


2. The Resteraunt At The End Of The Universe 20m HVS,5b

On the right-hand side of the cave is an overhang with a pocket in it. Climb direct to the overhang, take it slightly to the right, then follow the groove line to the top.


3. The Big Bang Burger Bar 20m HS,4b

The groove a few metres to the right of The Resteraunt At The End Of The Universe.


1. A.Berry, G.Morris 25.05.1997
2. A.Berry, S.Davies 02.03.1997
3. A.Berry, S.Davies 02.03.1997