The Time Bomb Block Sector

Superb venue to test those extra skills like abseiling, hanging-stances as well as your tolerance for exposure.

The Time Bomb Block Sector

Superb venue to test those extra skills like abseiling, hanging-stances as well as your tolerance for exposure.

The Time Bomb Block Sector

Superb venue to test those extra skills like abseiling, hanging-stances as well as your tolerance for exposure.

AM Shade
60m
Vert
Overhang
General
Climbing
Key

Early mornings do offer a little bit of shade, but not for long - best wait for cloudy / cold days to venture here.

All of the routes require an abseil access, so be on the lookout for abseil points.

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Approach

As at 2020 the agreed approach is through the Tegwan Country Getaway farm. The owners are climbers so if they are around, be friendly and say hi - better yet, stay there!

From the designated parking inside the main house, follow the signs to a path which loops around the small dam beneath the swimming pool and up to a quaint section through fruit trees to a small gate.

  • Go through the gate, keeping to the high trail
  • At the fork take the left path (Restaurant / Waterfall) heading down toward the stream
  • The path doubles back near the river then splits again
  • Take the right hand split to gain access to the top of the cliffband staying on the same side of the river as Tegwan
  • The Crags are all reached from this path starting with the GYM
  • 300m past the GYM you will arrive at The Time Bomb Block - a volleyball-sized seemingly detached section of the cliff face.

Descent

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