Cwm Idwal Routes

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Winter

No sun

Uphill

40 mins

Windy

Guidebook page 188.

Route (click for voting and user comments)		Symbols	Grade
1	South Gully A superb ice-gully that cuts an obvious swathe down the far left of the crag..1) 3, 35m. Climb the initial icefall to a...	3 Stars Pumpy	IV 4
2	Central Route A good route when fully formed, but more difficult in soft snow..1) 4, 30m. Climb the second ice gully right of South Gully...	2 Stars	III 4
3	Grecian 2000 A good route and high in the grade. The top pitch has a formidable reputation..1) 5, 50m. Climb the hanging icicle on the...	1 Stars Strong	IV 5
4	Chicane Gully Another good route, when in condition. The second pitch can be very hard in unconsolidated snow..1) 3, 45m. Climb the icy...	2 Stars	III 4
5	Devil's Pipes A fantastic icy outing that is both bold and steep..1) 4, 40m. Start just left of the toe of the buttress and climb stepped...	3 Stars Pumpy Fluttery	V 6
6	The Ramp The leftmost ice ramp gives a fine route..1) 2, 25m. A short icy pitch leads leftwards to the foot of the ramp...	3 Stars	III 3
7	The Screen Another great ice-route. Photo on page 178..1) 3, 20m. Climb the large ice-wall to a ledge belay beneath steeper... 1 user comment	3 Stars	IV 4
8	The Curtain This short route is steep and packs a punch..1) 4, 30m. Climb the steep ice-pitch just left of the descent track. The pitch...	2 Stars	IV 4
9	Devil's Pasture The superb icy route has a wonderful first pitch and a great chimney to finish.1) 3, 30m. Climb the river of ice, wherever...	3 Stars	III 3
10	The Devil's Kitchen Perhaps the most atmospheric ice-route in Wales. Scramble all the way up the deep cleft until you reach the waterfall.30m....	3 Stars	IV 4
11	Devil's Staircase A great mixed route tackling the impending chimney-line left of The Devil's Appendix..1) 6, 25m. Climb the technical and...	3 Stars Strong	V 6
12	The Devil's Appendix The steep icicle of The Devil's Appendix gives a fantastic strenuous pitch followed by an equally exciting top pitch of great...	3 Stars Strong Pumpy Fluttery	VI 6
13	The Devil's Filthbag The left-most ice line gives a thrilling, if short pitch..1) 5, 45m. Climb the steep icefall and belay on the ramp.	2 Stars Pumpy	V 5
14	The Sting Another classic Idwal icefall with a wonderfully exposed second pitch..1) 3, 10m. Climb the initial icefall to a cave belay...	2 Stars Strong	V 5
15	The Devil's Cellar Another enjoyable ice-climb that is a good bet if the South Gully area is busy..1) 4, 30m. Climb the wall of ice or the...	3 Stars Pumpy Fluttery	IV 5