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10 minsWindy
The left side of Craig Ddu is home to several interesting routes. All are prone to seepage and are in best condition after a long dry period. The right-hand side of the cliff is generally steeper and the rock can seem suspect in places. Don't let this put you off as the routes are quick-drying and offer fantastic climbing. Guidebook page 76.
| Route (click for voting and user comments) | Symbols | Grade | |
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Crown of Thorns An interesting route tackling a great part of the left side of the cliff. Wait for a good dry-spell.1) 30m. Start at a... | 1 Stars Technical Fluttery | S 4a |
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Zig Zag Another exciting classic taking an airy rising-traverse up the ramps and grooves.1) 4b, 40m. Start below the square capping... | Fluttery | VS 4b |
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Canol A fantastic excursion through the black walls of Craig Ddu, facing the challenge of the central and tallest section of... 1 user comment | 2 Stars Technical Strong | E1 5b |
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Black Wall A great route, best left for dry conditions.1) 4c, 30m. Start at the base of the huge crack that makes the right-hand side... | 2 Stars Technical | E2 5c |
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Rib and Slab Top 50 A fun route and a fine introduction to the crag.1) 30m. Starting 20m right of the central pillar/crack and climb the large... 2 user comments | 2 Stars | VD |
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Rift Wall A brilliant route with a stiff crux.1) 4b, 20m. Start in a bay, below the black grooves, 8m right of a fence post. Head... | 2 Stars Strong | VS 5a |
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Orpheus An exciting climb starting at 2 quartz bands.1) 5b, 24m. Climb diagonally left to a shallow scoop (runner). Traverse right... 3 user comments | 1 Stars Strong Fluttery | E2 5b |
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Yellow Groove Superb and steep climbing through the imposing yellow wall.1) 16m. Scramble up the right-hand side of the huge grassy... | 2 Stars Strong Pumpy | VS 4b |
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Yellow Wall A tough and sustained proposition with immaculate climbing and great moves.1) 5b, 30m. Climb the wall just right of the... | 2 Stars Strong Pumpy | E2 5b |
