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
The grey wall provides an airy outing just about worth doing. Run out and ivy covered at the time of writing. © Rockfax
UKC Logbook Description
Start from the banking at the left-hand side of the Dented Cavalier wall and climb the thin wall. Poor and bold.
Gary Gibson, Roy Thomas 31/Jan/1998.
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Grade: 6c ***
(Oxwich Bay Quarry)