Prisoners of the Sun E9 | Climbing History

Climber	Style	Ascent Date	Suggested Grade
James Taylor	Lead \| worked	8th Jun 2021	E10
First ascent.
References [1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CP3nYU0jjrC/ [2] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2021/06/prisoners_of_the_sun_-_new_e10_7a_by_james_taylor-72796
Jim Pope	Lead \| worked	23rd Sep 2021	E8
Second ascent.
I had a short recce on top-rope while Ben got reacquainted with [Surreal Appeal] – so probably around 45 minutes including the warm-up - after the drive over from Sheffield. I then belayed Ben on his send and then I went straight after him. [1] On the grade: It's always hard to put a grade on something, and especially trad where the grade is even more subjective given you have to take into account how dangerous it felt for you. Personally, when comparing it to other routes I’ve done, I felt like I’d had an E8 6c experience. [1] References [1] https://www.climber.co.uk/news/pope-gets-second-ascent-of-prisoners-of-the-sun/
James Pearson	Lead \| worked	Aug 2023
References [1] https://www.climber.co.uk/news/james-pearson-repeats-prisoners-of-the-sun-e10-and-olwen-e9/
Robbie Phillips	Lead \| worked	23rd Aug 2024	E9
References [1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C_LC8x-MFLQ/
Tom Pearce	Lead \| worked	Before 16th May 2026
References [1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DYXxGUbRkEx/
Mat Wright	Lead \| worked	9th Jun 2026	E8
References [1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DZpFB-aDSfm/

Prisoners of the Sun | E9 Trad climb at Rhoscolyn

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