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The upper wall of Craig y Ysfa is home to some superb and atmospheric mountain-routes. Guidebook page 162.
| Route (click for voting and user comments) | Symbols | Grade | |
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Gettysburg A good route with some steep sections and varied climbing. Start on the left of the upper ledge1) 5b, 30m. Climb the tricky... | 1 Stars Strong | HVS 5b |
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The Grimmett A classic steep VS adventure that gives a great outing with acres of exposure1) 4c, 30m. Follow the prominent corner to a... | 2 Stars Strong | VS 4c |
3 |
Excalibur A worthwhile route with an energizing swing around the lower arete providing the meat1) 5b, 30m. Follow The Grimmett until... | 1 Stars Fluttery | E2 5b |
4 |
Spiral Scratch A pleasant outing up the inviting pillar of clean rock that hangs just right of The Grimmett. Although the technical grade is... | 1 Stars Technical | E2 5b |
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Pinnaclissima A fantastic route, the best on the wall1) 5b, 15m. Power up the left facing corner to reach a belay on the right, just... | 3 Stars | E2 5c |
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Pinnacle Wall A classic, must-do route that weaves an unlikely line up this fine cliff1) 15m. Climb the grassy ramp to a stance2)... | 3 Stars | S 4a |