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Big Top
Although it had been climbed on by Keith Bell and friends back in the 70s (known at the time as "Mt Blackheath)", the late 90s have brought sport climbing to this secluded little crag. While it does not have a lot of routes yet, most of the existing routes (particularly the harder ones) look like excellent excursions on generally superb rock.
The guidebook for the area is the recently published "Blue Mountains Selected Climbing Areas" guide.
YonX 15m 18
Not a bad little warm up climb, and nicely sustained too. The bolts aren't particularly well placed (you're on a big grounder at the 2nd) and I'd recommend you stick clip the first bolt, since the first move is an unpleasant and strenuous heave. 4 RBs to RB and U anchor lower off at a ledge at half height.
?? 28m 19
The unlisted route two climbs left of YonX. A really pleasant longer route, with a variety of good moves spread over its length. 7 RBS to double RB lower off (take care lowering off on a 50m rope!).
The Delicate Sound of Thrutching 25m 17
I don't know its proper name, but this name suggested itself! The big obvious chimney located about 100m left of the previous two climbs. Surprisingly good, with excellent technical chimneying up higher (make sure you wear long pants - the thicker the better!). 11 RBs to double RB lower off (can be climbed in two pitches, although with a bit of extending and back cleaning its hardly necessary). A direct finish out the mouth of the chimney would be superb, but it would then be impossible to sport climb (it's hard enough to clean already!).
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