Restricted Access
The whole Eglwyseg escarpment is both a Site Of Special Scientific Interest. This means that any deliberate or reckless damage or disturbance to the features of the site (inc. to nesting birds, vegetation clearance or drilling) could be regarded as a criminal act.
Seasonal Restrictions
Dates: 15 February to 15 July
Reason: Nesting Birds
Restrictions normally apply from the route "Black & Blue" to the far south side of the crag ("Freshly Dug") inclusive - all routes between and including these routes are usually restricted from Feb 15th until July 15th. Look out for marker posts on the cliff base to confirm the restrictions. All routes on the right hand side of Nemesis wall sector and all of Dawn Buttress sector are affected by this restriction.
Rockfax Description
1) 5a, 20m. Climb the dodgy-looking flake-crack on the left-hand side of a detached pillar to its top. Proceed up the wall above (peg) to a belay below an overhang on the right.2) 5a, 12m. Move through the overhang on its left (pegs) to a large ledge. Finish up a chimney on the right. © Rockfax
FA. Bob Dearman, Martin Pedlar 1969 with aid, free climbed by Stuart Cathcart in 1979.
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The Minstrel
Grade: E1 5b ***
(Maeshafn)