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The long line of unbroken low escarpment that overlooks Castell Dinas, Llangollen and the distant Berwyn Mountains is one of the best inland limestone crags in the UK and has been popular with both visitors and locals alike since the late 70's when the first modern development of the area started. Although the faces are not high, the distinctive left and right 'wings' of Dinbren offer up around 160 routes ranging in style and grade from traditional to sport climbs and from VDiff to french 8a+. The rock on the whole is of the excellent grey water worn variety, being well featured with cracks, flakes, overlaps and rounded horzontal breaks. The crag environment is exceptional offering sunny climbing and magnificent panoramic views across green upland pasture to the mountains of Mid-Wales.

Routes

120 trad routes (M...E6) 46 sport routes (6b...8b) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents

Buttress (click for routes)	No. of Routes	Route Type	Sunshine or shade	Approach walk	Other
Back in the Black Area This section of the crag features some extremely hard high quality routes and some much more...	14	Trad and Sport	Lots of sun!	Uphill 8 mins
The Fog Area The huge low level ivy clad roof is the dominating feature of this length of crag. The major lines...	8	Trad and Sport	Lots of sun!	Uphill 8 mins
Cold Turkey Area The least attractive of the Left Wing climbing is located on this section of the crag. There is...	8	Sport	Lots of sun!	Uphill 7 mins
Climb High Area An outstanding section of cliff with excellent rock and packed with high quality lines. The thin...	17	Trad	Lots of sun!	Uphill 7 mins
The Bandits Area The premier section of crag for hard quality sport lines. The right hand side has a few lines on...	12	Trad and Sport	Lots of sun!	Uphill 7 mins
Fire and Ice Area The first section of crag on the left wing at the top of the approach gully. Steep bulging starts...	18	Trad and Sport	Lots of sun!	Uphill 7 mins
Lower Left Wing A small section of crag where the chance of meeting other parties is slim. The routes are short but...	18	Trad	Lots of sun!	Uphill 10 mins	Windy
Dynah Moe Hum Area A fine short wall of rock with a selection of testing pitches ranging from the powerful to the...	14	Trad and Sport	Afternoon sun	Uphill 7 mins	Windy
World in Harmony Area Great rock and strong lines make this one of the best sections of crag for traditional climbing at...	11	Trad	Afternoon sun	Uphill 8 mins	Windy
Descent Area Two small sections of crag split by the well concealed descent gully. The left side is steep and...	14	Trad	Afternoon sun	Uphill 8 mins	Windy
Combat Zone Area The trio of left curving overlaps are the distinctive features of this steep and attractive wall.	10	Trad	Afternoon sun	Uphill 9 mins	Windy
Hydrogen Area The steep smooth wall of perfect rock is home to a couple of stern quality wall climbs in the forms...	12	Trad	Afternoon sun	Uphill 9 mins	Windy
Buccinator Area The final area of any note on the Right Wing has one stand out pitch Buccinator which tackles the...	13	Trad	Afternoon sun	Uphill 10 mins	Windy
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