An SSSI and a Special Area Of Conservation, the vegetation in the gorge area is especially important. Among the rare species to be found in the area are Scarce Turf-moss, Tunbridge Filmy-fern, Deratocarpon miniatum and Rock Fingerwort. The rock face and exposures are also nationally important geological features. Vegetation clearance and modification of the rock faces is to be avoided without prior consent from Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and the clearance of trees and undergrowth has in the past has led to the real threat of access restrictions.
While NRW manage the North Side of the River, the South Side is privately owned and the land owner has stated that up to 6 local climbers may climb on the south side of the river. We ask climbers to respect this and to help improve relations by keeping the area tidy.
Rockfax Description
A good link-up. Climb H1N1 to the edge of the slab and then finish as for Captain Barbarossa. © Rockfax
UKC Logbook Description
Climb H1N1 to the slab and then finish up Captain Barbarossa.
Simon Rawlinson 10/Oct/2009.
UK 8a and up , South Wales Sport 8s
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Grade: 8a ***
(Pwlldu Bay)