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
Two very technical sections with a good rest in-between. © Rockfax
UKC Logbook Description
Start up the sloping corner right of Brazilian Blend then pull left to the centre of the wall at 9m. Surmount the overlap and make some tricky moves up to the final roof. Only for those who have ticked the rest of the wall.
Gary Gibson, Tony Penning, Matt Ward 19/May/1985.
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Grade: 7a ***
(Foxhole)