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Climbs 220
Rocktype Limestone
Altitude 354m a.s.l
Faces W

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Flying high! © Adam Booth

Crag features

Generally good to excellent rock, but some sections can be friable. The climbs include some of the best (and hardest) in the area.

Approach notes

From the westbound A5 in Llangollen, turn right at the main traffic lights and cross the River Dee bridge toa T-jct. Turn right, and then immediately left to follow the road over the canal and turn left onto Dinbren Road. After another 1km Dinbren Crags come into view ahead. Turn right at the next T-jct, signposted 'Panorama', and carry on for about 100m, passing a cattle grid, to a possible parking on the left. Parking is possible for a 2-3 cars below the crag just beyond a passing place (Don't park in the passing place) in a grassy pull-in, but please be considerate. More spaces for parking round the corner towards Trevor. The approach path leads up from the bottom of the shallow valley through a cluster of trees.

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Last updated on 21/Jul/2025

Access Advice

Seasonal Restrictions

Dates: 1 March to 30 June

Reason: Nesting Birds

Kestrels nesting in the crack of Let it Rip. Please avoid routes from Old Scores to Big Youth (included).

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Having not done much British Sport my first impression of the crag was somewhat negative, but as I become accustomed to the style of climbing my enjoyment grows each visit. Quality climbing with intricate and almost infinite solutions. This crag has defiantly sparked my need to clip more bolts in the UK.
mux - 02/Jun/10
Look at the stars on the routes I think a bit of care needs to be taken not to oversell the area. Lots of routes deserve 1 or 2 stars but only the best warrent 3 stars (Climb High for example). In my opinion the quality of Clwyd sport climbing is closer to the peak district (say cheedale) than the best areas of Malham and Kilnsey. This isn't meant to be negative - I've really enjoyed the routes at Dinbren, the climbing is good and the setting and outlook excellent.
Ian Patterson - 15/Mar/05
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