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The whole Eglwyseg escarpment is both a Site Of Special Scientific Interest and an European designated Special Area Of Conservation. This means that any deliberate or reckless damage or disturbance to the features of the site (inc. to nesting birds, vegetation clearance or drilling) could be regarded as a criminal act.

Seasonal Restrictions

Dates: 15 February to 15 July

Reason: Nesting Birds

Applies to the whole crag but will be reviewed mid season and lifed early if the birds fail to nest here.  
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12m.

Rockfax Description
Superb, well protected climbing up the steep corner-crack. There is a lower-off on the right. © Rockfax

FA. Stuart Cathcart 13.4.80 13/Apr/1980.

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Clwyd Limestone *** Routes , North Wales Jam and Wide Cracks

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Guidebooks for Monk's Buttress

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Clwyd Limestone Cover
Clwyd Limestone (2015)
Rockfax
By Mark Glaister and Lee Proctor
Guidebook correction for this climb
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Grade: E1 5b ***
(Pot Hole Quarry (Three Springs))

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