Bacon Hole

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Description

Found near on Gower, Bacon Hole is an outstanding cave of real significance to the region. The Cave is home to some rare species of Bats and a site of geological interest. As such climbing has been banned hear for many years.

Recently a small team of local climbers along with BMC representatives negotiated temporary access for Bouldering only. This has been the result of a lot of work on all sides including the land owner (national trust) and ongoing access will only be granted if the strict guidelines are followed. You have been warned!

Please read the Guidelines that follow the topo and follow them strictly. This is a simple issue of respect! Littering, damag e to the site or not following these rules will lead to the ban being re activated and we shall loose a valuable asset to the local climbing scene. Therefore more we shall loose our footing in future negotiations for this or any other site.

The Cave is found approx. 500m East from the National trust car park (South Gate), and is just above the high tide mark.

You should park in the National trust car park and pay! Do not park on Bosco’s lane or anywhere along the resident’s road that leads east, this will lead to difficulties when we review access.

Please use bouldering mats to protect the ground underneath the wall as it is susceptible to erosion

Brush away any tick marks before you leave!

No BBQ’s or fires in the site as this could disturb the bats/birds etc..

The Cave is home to many test pieces that although are not of national significance in terms of aesthetic lines, are a real find for the power hungry bouldering fanatic, similar to Parisella’s in the north.