Carreg Wasted Routes

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Found opposite the Climbers' Club hut, Carreg Wasted is home to a selection of popular routes between VS and E1. Some of the less popular routes are prone to loosing a few holds, but this is never a problem on the classics. Guidebook page 86.

Route (click for voting and user comments) Symbols Grade
1
Skylon
A deservedly popular route following the left edge of the crag, with good gear and belays. 1) 4b, 37m. Climb to a ledge...
 
1 Stars
Technical
HS 4b
2
The Wrinkle
A classic route on this great crag.1) 24m. Start as for Skylon, but traverse right from below the first overhang to a ramp...
1 user comment
 
2 Stars
VD
3
Unicorn
A good, tough route with a tricky second pitch. Start below a groove, just right of the large overhang at 15m. 1) 4a, 15m....
 
1 Stars
Technical
HVS 5b
4
Lion
A classic Llanberis Pass VS and a good tick for any VS leader. Start as for Unicorn.1) 4a, 15m. Unicorn Pitch 1.2) 4c,...
 
1 Stars
VS 4c
5
Overlapping Wall
An exciting route with memorable moments.1) 4c, 27m. Tackle the wall left of the large overhang for 6m then traverse right...
 
2 Stars
E1 5b
6
Crackstone Rib Top 50
Fantastic rock and positions make this a must do route whatever grade you climb.1) 35m. Climb the wide chimney to a ledge,...
 
3 Stars
S 4a
7
Ribstone Crack
A classic beefy pitch that requires a bit of grunt!1) 4c, 34m. Start as for Crackstone Rib, up the crack to gain the ledge....
 
2 Stars
Strong
VS 4c
8
Erosion Groove Direct
A direct and tricky pitch on which good technique and a bit of arm power are needed.1) 15m. Scramble up past a holly tree,...
 
2 Stars
Technical
Pumpy
E2 5c
9
Shadow Wall
Don't be put off by the scrappy start, the traverse under the roof is not to be missed.1) 4a, 27m. Scramble up the groove...
 
3 Stars
Technical
VS 4c
10
Yellow Crack
A big tough crack for big tough climbers!1) 12m. Climb the lower groove of Shadow Wall to the first large tree,...
 
1 Stars
Strong
HVS 5b
11
Old Holborn
A superbly exposed finale makes this a tremendous outing.1) 4c, 27m. Start at a small rib flanked on both sides by grooves....
 
2 Stars
Fluttery
E1 5b