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New Longest Sport Route in the UK - Twll Mawr

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Sl@te Head 28 Apr 2014

For those who may be interested, it's a 140m, 6 pitch route in Twll Mawr in the Dinorwic Quarries, links to other news items here including route descriptions....

http://dmmclimbing.com/news/2014/04/six-pitch-slate-route/

http://news.v12outdoor.com/2014/04/26/the-desolation-of-smaug-f6c-%e2%80%93...

Dan Arkle 28 Apr 2014

In reply to Sl@te Head:

Nice one Ian, I look forward to trying it.

Was this what your possible film project was about?

alooker 28 Apr 2014

In reply to Sl@te Head:

Good work, looks like a great route. Thanks!

OP Sl@te Head 28 Apr 2014

In reply to Dan Arkle:

Hi Dan yes it was, Ray Wood came along to take some photos which was great.

The Ivanator 28 Apr 2014

In reply to Sl@te Head:
Fantastic effort bolting and climbing that line. Sorry to hear about the rope theft
What's your opinion on the star rating for this route?

OP Sl@te Head 28 Apr 2014

In reply to The Ivanator:

I've left it open for others to comment about the stars and also the grade, hopefully it will get a few repeats soon....

colin struthers 29 Apr 2014

In reply to Sl@te Head:

Well done Ian and Celt and thanks for putting all that work in.

We'll be down to give it a spin soon

Double Knee Bar 29 Apr 2014

In reply to Sl@te Head:

Look forward to giving it a go. Nice one.

pasbury 29 Apr 2014

In reply to Sl@te Head:

Great effort - many more gaps in the big hole?

OP Sl@te Head 29 Apr 2014

In reply to pasbury:
Quite a few gaps but would require a huge scary effort + care would be needed so as not to interfere with the existing trad lines. I have a couple of projects already drilled but not on that face.

Post edited at 16:53

Matt250 29 Apr 2014

In reply to Sl@te Head:

Looks fantastic, well done! Is the rock solid on that line? I was under the impression the rock in that area could be a bit loose at times.

OP Sl@te Head 29 Apr 2014

In reply to Matt250:

2nd pitch had a lot of small loose flakes rest of it required very little cleaning and is on really good quality slate.

OP Sl@te Head 29 Apr 2014

In reply to Matt250:

Worth mentioning that the Bolts are brilliant, 105mm long 16mm Stainless resin Bolts, kindly donated by Jim from Bolt Products.

DubyaJamesDubya 30 Apr 2014

In reply to Sl@te Head:

> (In reply to Matt250)
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> Worth mentioning that the Bolts are brilliant, 105mm long 16mm Stainless resin Bolts, kindly donated by Jim from Bolt Products.

Those are the bolts that everyone should be using.
I'm not a major sports climber but this looks good to me. Hope I don't have to queue!