Submitted by: Andy Clarke
Crag: Carreg y Foel Gron
Date of ascent: 25/07/17
Climbers: J Martin, A Clarke
Crackin’ Rock
Length/grade/stars: 25m E1 5b *
Start location:
2 metres right of Moon Rock, on the steep pocketed wall below the ramp of Elephant’s Crawl.
Pitch descriptions:
Start 2m right of Moon Rock, up a thin discontinuous crack, passing a horizontal break. Take the small roof on its left, then go direct up the wall above on pockets and follow easy cracks to the top.
Additional info:
The description of Moon Rock (E1 5a), along with those for other more recent additions to the crag at E1 and E2, is on the UKClimbing database.
Sheep Shelter
Length/grade/stars: 24m S *
Start location:
At the foot of Elephant’s Crawl.
Pitch descriptions:
Start at the foot of Elephant’s Crawl and climb the groove on its left. From the top of this, take the good crack, passing a first overhang on the left and taking a second direct. Then follow the crack diagonally left in its entirety.
Additional info:
No doubt parts of this have been climbed on outdoor centre top ropes but the now cleaned continuous line is logical and worthy of being a named route in its own right.
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