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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 | |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |