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Table of contents

1. The Bat Cave 3 routes in Cliff

Summary:
Trad,Sport
Description:

The home of 'Living With A Hernia'

Access Issues: inherited from Arapiles

State Park

Approach:

Located at the very top of Pan Grove this area is easiest approached from above. From the Disabled lookout, tracking right, facing out (south-east), along the cliff edge. Just downhill from the bouldering area Islamabad. There is an easy descent to the left of the block (facing out).

Ethic: inherited from Arapiles

Mount Arapiles is first and foremost a trad climbing area. The few sport climbs tend to be in the higher grades where no natural pro is available.

Bolting, particularly retro-bolting, is discouraged and should only be undertaken after extensive consultation with the local climbers, first ascensionists, etc. Inappropriately placed bolts have been chopped.

Do not chip the rock.

Look after the park.

  • Stick to the paths.

  • Don't disturb the wildlife.

  • Routes near peregrine falcon nesting sites are closed in the spring.

  • Minimise the impact of your camping (fuel stoves not fires, take your rubbish with you, etc).

RouteGradeStylePopularitySelected ascents
1 Roughing Minors

Not that nice.

Start: The crackline left of 'Living With a Hernia'.

FA: Paul Hoskins, 1995

25
Trad 10m
2 *** Living With a Hernia

Awesome power route taking the main line through the cave. "The best power route in Australia" (Nathan Hoette).

FA: Douglas Hockly, 2003

30
Sport 10m , 3
3 * The Hunchback of Natimuk

Takes the overhanging crack just R of 'Living With a Hernia'.

FA: 'Strong' Wally, 2000

24
Trad 10m

2. Index by grade

Grade Stars Name Style
24 * The Hunchback of Natimuk Trad 10m
25 Roughing Minors Trad 10m
30 *** Living With a Hernia Sport 10m , 3