Restricted Access
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
Start just to the left of the cave. Unlikely terrain after a grubby start. Lower off the last bolt runner. © Rockfax
UKC Logbook Description
A horribly dirty start up the arete to the right, leads to the base of a slanting groove. This is full of cheese, but the hidden monos in the back of the groove are good - if you can guess where they are! The crux is at the top of the groove - a jump for a large pocket. Finish easily.
Gary Gibson 09/Apr/1995.
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Rat on a Hot Tin Roof
Grade: 7b ***
(Dinas Rock)