Nodes in Bob's Hollow

Steep Limestone next to the ocean. Spectacular views and probably the best limestone currently available in WA.

To the North of the main cliff of Bob's Hollow sits a smaller cave with 2 bolted lines along its lip (Lay No Waste 24 and Tiger In The Cave 23). These are not part of the area of Bob's where climbing is allowed and should not be climbed (This restriction extends to all Limestone walls in the area - inc. Golgotha).

"For all other areas, prohibiting climbing on limestone other than Bob‘s Hollow. Climbing at Bob‘s Hollow will be restricted to the southern section of the cliff and will be subject to regular geotechnical assessment. If conditions change in the future, the site may be closed to climbing. Use of Bob‘s Hollow by organised groups or groups with dependant participants will not be permitted."

https://www.climberswa.asn.au/topic/new-routes-at-bobs-hollow/

To the North of the main cliff of Bob's Hollow sits a smaller cave with 2 bolted lines along its lip (Lay No Waste 24 and Tiger In The Cave 23). These are not part of the area of Bob's where climbing is allowed and should not be climbed (This restriction extends to all Limestone walls in the area - inc. Golgotha).

"For all other areas, prohibiting climbing on limestone other than Bob‘s Hollow. Climbing at Bob‘s Hollow will be restricted to the southern section of the cliff and will be subject to regular geotechnical assessment. If conditions change in the future, the site may be closed to climbing. Use of Bob‘s Hollow by organised groups or groups with dependant participants will not be permitted."

https://www.climberswa.asn.au/topic/new-routes-at-bobs-hollow/

Per the guidebook, if leading the route can either be topped out (essentially becomes a solo) or a single bolt rappel can be performed. Do so at your own risk.

Start 4m left of Constructive Vandalism on sequency pockets. Climb over bulge with long moves and traverse right to join anchors of Constructive Vandalism.

Clip first high bolt and continue up jugs, some of which have big moves in between. 5BR & DBB

Climb line of ringbolts immediately right of Constructive Vandalism. Thought provoking moves halfway up will result in glory or failure. 5BR & DBB. A great climb to warm up on. It was graded 20 but is much easier than Shaved Cat....

Start 2m right of Puk Puk Sen. Climb past cave into juggy finish.

Left of the fin as you are facing wall, then steep crux ending. Originally Fin, graded 17, but has now been extended into the steep stuff and renamed as Thyeses Feast. Harder than Fin Right or Puk Puk Sen.

Goes up right of the large fin feature following a line of bolts. One of the longer climbs of the crag and great for working your stamina. 7BR & DBB

Start 2m right of Fin Right. Long sustained climbing will get you to a cave. Deduct one style point if you get inside and rest. Either continue up small holds on left, or dyno to finishing jugs. 7BR & DBB

Head up pillar right of Dependence Day to reach steep ground. Continue up small pockets to a sustained and pumpy finale. The proudest line at Bob's Hollow and many peoples first 25. 6BR & DBB

Run up the pillar and continue directly up. Figure out the pocketed section and arrive at cave. Continue out of cave to a hard-to-clip anchor. 7BR & DBB. Shares the first 2 bolts with Hollow Promises.

Start right of pillar on jugs. A sling can be used at top of pillar to protect moves to first bolt. Traverse right to difficult clip, then continue up between stalagtites to anchors. Find those knee-bars!

An intimidating line starting 10m right of ‘Altered States’ on right side of cave. Up massive pillar to thread, through a series of stalactites and overhang to a crows nest and continue to lower off at top of cliff. 1 fixed thread and 7BR to DBB. Use 60cm sling on first bolt to reduce rope drag.

Starts a few meters right of The Power of Negative Thinking. 5BR and DBB

Up left side of pillar on jugs to a massive 'do or die' finish. 4BR & DBB

Start on left trending flack system 5m right of Firepower. Climb up jugs to first bolt. With lots of style and power, throw yourself up to the headwall and continue up to anchors. 6BR & DBB

Links the start of Spatula man into Toy shopping via some large moves on stonka holds. Has one independent bolt. Finish at Toy Shopping Anchors. 7BR & DBB

https://www.climberswa.asn.au/topic/spatula-man-toy-shopping-link/

Short and technical climbing on small holds. 4BR & DBB

Start right of ‘Spatular Man’ on the ledge 3m above however belay from the ground. Stay left of the bolts. Some reachy moves and hold searching required. 5BR & DBB

Sramble onto the ledge and climb the easy slab. 4BR & DBB. Fixed carabiners at top makes this a great climb for those just starting to lead.

Starts just right of Export Bogans. High first bolt however the first bolt of Export Bogans can be used, and is recommended. Fixed carabiners at top makes it ideal for those just starting to lead.. 5RB & DBB

Start at the far left of the sandy cave containing Mixed Grill. Steep, juggy and an uber classic crux. Extra hardman points for the onsight. 5BR & DBB

start as for Grilled direct, after pulling the second roof, move left on delicate holds and climb direct up central headwall.

Find the lonely bolt on the only solid bit of stone in the Sandy cave. Trust this and follow upwards into questionable terrain. wonder what the hell you're doing before launching into steep juggy ground pushing right and up to a ledge. Follow the madness leftward through roof before pulling onto the headwall. Finally -good climbing leads direct to join the last 2 bolts and anchors of Mixed Grill.

Pitch 1 (20) - Start in left side of the cave and climb up large holds over stalagmites and traverse leftwards and over over roof with difficulty to hanging belay. 7BR & DBB.

Pitch 2 (22) - Continue left over sharp rock and strenuous climbing to anchor. Rap off anchor. 60m rope easily brings you to the ground. 7BR & DBB

Can be done as one long pitch with a 70m rope.

Shares first 2 bolts of Sunset Cruise, then tends left up obvious ramp. 7BR & DBB

First route at the crag. Belay comprises 2 BR and natural gear. Bolts need hangers. Anchor is 1 x Glued Hex head (with rusted chain) and natural gear.

A crag classic and a WA test piece for the grade. Start up line of bolts between large feature with small holds.A technical start and a leftward traverse precedes a glorious juggy finish. Well protected. 8BR & DBB - Fully rebolted June 2022

Line of bolts between Shaved Cat and Mr Grey.

Logan Barber did all the moves but found the line to be a bit contrived and eliminate.

https://www.climberswa.asn.au/topic/bobs-hollow-2/

One for the bone crushers. Not sure if it's been done since a hold was broken off many moons ago. Great looking line on great rock!

https://www.climberswa.asn.au/topic/new-31-at-bobs-hollow/

A good adventure climb with a few solid threads and three fixed hangers (FH).

The first FH is at the exit from the last cave, 2nd FH is 2m above it, 3rd FH is on a traverse left towards the anchors of Shaved Cat, about halfway along and quite low and may be obscured by vegetation. Take double-length slings for the threads.

The original rope slings were removed due to visual impact consideration (DBCA) and wear.

Terrible bolt placement makes for horrendous rope drag.

A great line to anchor at right end of cave. Just before the cave there are two options with separate bolts, the R option is gr.18, the L option is gr.20. In theory this climb continues up and above the cave but few do this runout finish.

This line stands out like dogs balls! A fun direct route. Start as for Lovers Nuts, use the first 2 bolts, then continue direct up the stalactite towards the Lovers Nuts anchors. Easy to protect with slinging/threads and no. 2 Cam in a slot on the upper wall. Or give it a run on top-rope after climbing Lovers Nuts if you have no trad gear with you.

A popular route for those looking for a more moderate grade. Gets sharp at the top. Crux is well protected and a great climb for those that are just starting at the pointy end of the rope.

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