Unbelievable conditions again today. Hard to believe that we're in North Wales and it's November tomorrow, as we've been rock climbing in T-Shirts today!
We chose to climb on the cliffs above Betws y Coed (Clogwyn Cyrau) as neither of us had climbed there in over ten years. We were surprised (and delighted) to find that the routes are superb. And on top of the crag, it was sunbathing conditions!
We climbed all four of the classic routes on the main cliff. The rock was warm to touch as we were in the full sunshine all day. We even took up our lunch and had a snooze after a couple of pastries. It felt like a total holiday!
In the distance, we had a marvellous panorama and could clearly see Moel Siabod, The Glyders and Tryfan above the autumnal colours of the forest.
All the routes were top quality and gave good climbing, which we both enjoyed.
With the short walk in and short drive, it meant that we'd had a holiday day, while even managing to make it back to The Cottage at dusk, in time to meet a friend for coffee. What more could we ask for! North Wales at it's finest...
Main Cliff, Clogywn Cyrau:
- Jingling Wall, HS (4b)***
- Bombers Wall, HS (4b)*
- Long Climb Direct, Severe**
- Central Route 2, VS (4c)***
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