Restricted Access

The whole Eglwyseg escarpment is both a Site Of Special Scientific Interest and an European designated Special Area Of Conservation. This means that any deliberate or reckless damage or disturbance to the features of the site (inc. to nesting birds, vegetation clearance or drilling) could be regarded as a criminal act.

Seasonal Restrictions

Dates: 15 February to 15 July

Reason: Nesting Birds

Applies to the whole crag but will be reviewed mid season and lifed early if the birds fail to nest here.  
20m.

Rockfax Description
Superb technical climbing. Move up the wall, (threads) to a good ledge. Climb up onto the left arete (thread) and pull around it into a steep groove that leads to the top past a peg and thread. © Rockfax

UKC Logbook Description
Superb technical climbing. Move up the short steep wall (threads) to reach a good ledge. Climb up onto the slabby left arete (thread) then pull around the arete into a steep groove that leads to the top past a peg and final thread.

FA. Gary Gibson 11.2.84 11/Feb/1984.

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Ultimate E4 ticklist , Clwyd Limestone *** Routes

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Grade: E4 6b ***
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