Manic Strain | 8a Sport route at Vivian Quarry

United Kingdom / Wales / Gwynedd / Caernarfon

Chipped: holds manufactured by first ascensionist.

The first 8a on slate, and one of the early 8as in the UK alongside Jerry Moffatt's Masterclass and Ben Moon's Statement of Youth.

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Ascents

4 successful ascent s recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Mick Lovatt Lead | worked 1986
Third ascent.
John Redhead Lead | worked 24th Apr 1986
First ascent.

References

[1] Mountain Issue 140 (1991), page 15

Will Perrin Lead | worked