Climbs 219
Rocktype Limestone
Faces W
Flying high! © Adam Booth
Generally good to excellent rock, and the climbs include some of the best (and hardest) in the area.
From the westbound A5 in Llangollen, turn right at the main traffic lights and cross the River Dee bridge toa T-jct. Turn right, and then immediately left to follow the road over the canal and turn left onto Dinbren Road. After another 1km Dinbren Crags come into view ahead. Turn right at the next T-jct, signposted 'Panorama', and carry on for about 100m, passing a cattle grid, to a possible parking on the left. Parking is possible for a couple of cars below the crag at a passing place and at a nearby grassy patch, but please be considerate. The approach path leads up from the bottom of the shallow valley through a cluster of trees.
Dates: 1 March to 30 April
Reason: Nesting Birds
Ravens occasionally nest above the route Silent Spirit. If the birds are present then please avoid this route and avoid hanging around beneath this part of the crag any longer than is neccessary. The birds should have fledged by April 30th.
Having not done much British Sport my first impression of the crag was somewhat negative, but as I become accustomed to the style of climbing my enjoyment grows each visit. Quality climbing with intricate and almost infinite solutions. This crag has defiantly sparked my need to clip more bolts in the UK. mux - 02/Jun/10 |
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Look at the stars on the routes I think a bit of care needs to be taken not to oversell the area. Lots of routes deserve 1 or 2 stars but only the best warrent 3 stars (Climb High for example). In my opinion the quality of Clwyd sport climbing is closer to the peak district (say cheedale) than the best areas of Malham and Kilnsey. This isn't meant to be negative - I've really enjoyed the routes at Dinbren, the climbing is good and the setting and outlook excellent. Ian Patterson - 15/Mar/05 |
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