An SSSI and a Special Area Of Conservation, the vegetation in the gorge area is especially important. Among the rare species to be found in the area are Scarce Turf-moss, Tunbridge Filmy-fern, Deratocarpon miniatum and Rock Fingerwort. The rock face and exposures are also nationally important geological features. Vegetation clearance and modification of the rock faces is to be avoided without prior consent from Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and the clearance of trees and undergrowth has in the past has led to the real threat of access restrictions.
While NRW manage the North Side of the River, the South Side is privately owned and the land owner has stated that up to 6 local climbers may climb on the south side of the river. We ask climbers to respect this and to help improve relations by keeping the area tidy.
Rockfax Description
Take the hanging left arete to horizontal breaks and then move through a roof-crack to finish in a hanging groove. © Rockfax
UKC Logbook Description
The left edge of the cave opposite kennelgarth wall. Starts on the hanging left arete and follow this to the brilliant crack line that runs through the roof and up into an attractive hanging groove line.
Simon Rawlinson 03/Jun/2009.
Pathway to Triple 8 , Autumn Road Trip , Pyramid to 8a+
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AdJS | 30 May, 2023 |
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Grade: 7b+ ***
(Dinas Rock)