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
Climb to the half-height overhang and make some hard moves over it. Climb right of the bolt out on the left before swinging left for 3m to the lower-off on Each Way Nudger. © Rockfax
UKC Logbook Description
To the right of Each Way Nudger at half-height is prominent roof. Gain this directly, pull through it desperately to below some overlaps. Climb right of the BR out on the left, then swing left for 3m to the BB of Each Way Nudger.
Gary Gibson 15/Feb/1998.
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Grade: 7a+ ***
(Minchin Hole)