While we couldn't make it to catch the big waves of the weekend, there were still a few fun ones left over first thing on Monday morning for us to enjoy. As well as being a stunning morning, we had the entire beach to ourselves - a kayaker (Aled), a surfer (me) and a bodyboarder (Clare).
It was my first surf of the year and despite the warm sunshine, the water was painfully cold at first! Waves or no waves, it was a delight to be out on the ocean again.
We had warm water for a rinse off waiting for us at the van. It was so nice, we decided to stay put for a bit and brewed up a coffee and relaxed on the beach for a while.
Feeling warmed and rested, we moved on northwards to Holyhead Mountain, which was a total suntrap, with some mega belay views.
We climbed three of the classic climbs, which all felt great and had an easy walk back down to the bags. If you look closely, up under the overhangs.
The holds were great, as was the protection (apart from this rusty peg, which we by-passed).
It was good to get on some of the steeper routes and feel okay climbing them. Even managed to get back home in time to give the lawn it's first mow of the year before dark!
Holyhead Mountain Climbs:
- Tension, HS (4b)**
- Bruvers, HVS (5a)**
- Black and Tan VS (4c)**
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