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 up Rat on a Hot Tin Roof and flip under the block into Smashed Rat. From halfway along the block break left into Rose-line and then The Dandelion Slab. © Rockfax
UKC Logbook Description
Start up Rat on a Hot Tin Roof and flip under the block into Smashed Rat. From halfway along the block break left into an obvious crack which allows hard moves to gain the watchmen arete and then The Dandelion Slab
FA. Simon Rawlinson 5.7.2009 05/Jul/2009.
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Grade: 7c+ ***
(Pwlldu Bay)