The Den

A somewhat hidden area tucked away from the rest of the climbing on Ap Lei Chau. From the beach at the end of the other area, traverse left around the hillside to the opening of the cave and the climbing itself. Routes 4 to 7 are affected by the tide so plan ahead if these are on your tick list.

1) Den of Iniquity F6b+
(6m, 4 bolts)
FA: Francis Haden 10/01/2016

2) Pocari Shake F6b+
(6m, 4 bolts)
FA: Francis Haden 10/01/2016

3) Wake Turbulence ** F6b+
Fun cranking through the bulges on positive holds to a lower off beneath the roof.(9m, 5 bolts)
FA: Francis Haden, Keung King, Connie Choy, Chris Mak 13/09/2015

4) Pai Topping * F7c
Saunter up route 66 to the anchor beneath the roof and extend one of the bolts with a sling. Reach out over the lip and clip a bolt overhead then force a rock over to become established on the headwall. A final few moves gain an anchor above. (14m, 7 bolts)
FA: Gavin Lau (2021)

5) Cave Rave ** F7a
Sustained climbing leads to a nicely positioned finish. (14m, 7 bolts)
FA: Francis Haden, Keung King 13/09/2015

6) Once In A Lifetime ** F6b+
Good climbing up the overhanging corner. (14m, 6 bolts)
FA: Francis Haden, Keung King, Chris Mak 13/09/2015

7) Keel Thin ** F7a,
(14m, 5 bolts)
FA: Francis Haden, Donna Kwok 17/01/2015

8) Splash and Dash *** F6a+
(10m, 4 bolts)
FA: Francis Haden, Donna Kwok 17/01/2015

9) Splash Down ** F6a+
(10m, 5 bolts)
FA: Francis Haden, Donna Kwok 17/01/2015

Good quality slab routes that provide a contrast to the adjacent, overhanging climbs opposite.

10) Costa Del Chau * F5
(12m, 5 bolts)
FA: Francis Haden, Keung King, Connie Choy, Chris Mak 13/09/2015 

11) Of Cave and Country * F4
(12m, 4 bolts)
FA: Francis Haden, Keung King, Connie Choy, Chris Mak 13/09/2015

12) Bedrock ** F6a
(13m, 4 bolts)
FA: Francis Haden, Keung King, Connie Choy, Chris Mak 13/09/2015

13) Sanctuary ** F5+
(15m, 5 bolts)
FA: Francis Haden, Keung King, Connie Choy, Chris Mak 13/09/2015

14) Caving in Daylight * F4
Climb left of the bolts towards the top to avoid the corner where the rock quality reduces in quality. (15m, 6 bolts)
FA: Francis Haden, Keung King, Connie Choy, Chris Mak 13/09/2015

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