Pontesford Llanymynech Pandy Outcrop Trevor Area
Dinbren Monk's Buttress
Pinfold Twilight Area Craig Arthur
World's End Minera Quarry Pot Hole Quarry Maeshafn Devil's Gorge Ruthin Area
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Summary
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G
5 min
Y *
Hidden in dense woodland below Denbigh Castle, the crag
offers a number of mid-grade sport routes. Conditions are
variable and the face can get dirty.
42
S
10 - 20 min
R *
!
A little-visited escarpment of excellent rock that has some
intense short sport climbs. Butterfly Buttress has also been
developed as a good bouldering venue. Sensitive access.
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G
5 min
Y * !
An impressive gash in the hillside that has a large
overhanging face which offers excellent high grade stamina
routes. Conditions are crucial and the base is often muddy.
52
S
5 - 6 min
R *
A long, low line of vertical walls on a sheltered hillside. Good
quality rock and plenty of low- to mid-grade trad routes. A
great evening crag in a beautiful rural setting.
58
S
6 min
R *
In a lovely setting, these quarried walls are cut by numerous
cracks that give lots of low- to mid-grade trad lines. Easy
access and a good pub close by add to its appeal.
70
F
5 - 10 min
E
*
Only a minor venue but worth a look if in the area. The
limited selection of sport routes are deceptive being more
difficult than first appearances might suggest.
76
S
12 - 14 min
R
A series of tiered cliffs set in a stunning location at the end
of the Eglwyseg Valley. Lots of testing trad routes throughout
the grades on generally good limestone.
82
S
35 min
R $
C
One of the region's biggest cliffs that has lots of mid- to
high-grade sport lines as well as plenty of adventurous trad
routes. Very exposed to the elements but dries quickly.
96
S
17 - 25 min
R $
Rarely visited and a good place to avoid the crowds. The
escarpment has a mix of sport and trad climbs mainly in the
mid grades.
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D
13 - 20 min
E $
The extensive line of cliff has something for all - sport,
trad and multi-pitch. Some of the area's classic climbs are
hereabouts. A good destination for teams of varying ability.
128
F
20 min
R $
C
A little-visited and shady cliff. Lots of interesting pitches for
the enthusiast and a handful of good harder lines and trad
cracks worth travelling for. Some climbs will need cleaning.
154
D
7 - 10 min
R $
C
One of the region's major mid- to high-grade sport climbing
destinations. The long low escarpment is composed of high
quality bulging limestone and also has good trad climbs.
160
S
2 - 13 min
R
*
C
Very popular venue that has a huge number of low- to mid
-grade sport routes along its length. The quarry itself has a
few trad climbs. It can be reached on foot from Llangollen.
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G
10 min
} *
C
Large quarry set below Trevor Quarry and offering a similar
type of climbing at a slightly higher grade. The climbs are
fairly new and the rock needs handling with care in places.
215
F
10 min
Y * !
An extremely steep venue with just two routes. Of local
interest only as good conditions are difficult to find but, once
dry, climbing in the rain is possible. Not limestone.
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D
25 min
R $
C
Set deep in a remote and beautiful valley, the crag is a great
place for low- to mid-grade trad climbing. Exposed to the
elements so only visit in good weather. Not limestone.
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A
5 - 10 min
{ *
!
X
A huge quarry with some massive (35m) single pitch sport
climbs and number of fine trad pitches. A popular spot as
conditions are often excellent and the climbing superb.
230
S
15 min
W
C
A charming venue set in a gorgeous landscape with great
views. Low- to mid-grade trad climbing both single and multi-
pitch. Not limestone.
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Faded symbol means that only some of the routes are: sheltered / dry in the rain / restricted
