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110m, 3 pitches.

Rockfax Description
A neo-classic mixed climb with a grand finale
1) 3, 50m. As for Pillar Chimney
2) 5, 20m. Climb down the ramp for 3 metres and access a turf covered ledge system. Shuffle along this to a good belay
3) 7, 35m. Balance into the groove above to gain a small ledge. Climb the crack to a roof, pull left to a ledge and follow the cracked wall above. © Rockfax

UKC Logbook Description
A classic mixed route. A slightly bold first pitch followed by a steep and out there second pitch which requires an awkward maneuver for most.

Leigh McGinley / Simon Panton 2001.

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Chris Forrest 28 Jun, 2021 Show βeta
βeta: Never VII 7, Manx Wall is technically harder and bolder and only given VI 7? 		βeta?
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βeta: Never VII 7, Manx Wall is technically harder and bolder and only given VI 7?

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Guidebooks for Clogwyn Du Ymhen Y Glyder

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North Wales Winter Cover
North Wales Winter (2016)
Rockfax
By Jack Geldard
Ogwen Cover
Ogwen (2010)
Climbers' Club
By Mike Bailey
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Grade: VII ***
(Ysgolion Duon (Black Ladders))

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