Cenotaph Corner | E1 Trad climb at Dinas Cromlech


References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BdWj3qmu5M

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3 recorded ascents.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Joe Brown Lead | ground up 24th Aug 1952
First ascent. 2 points of aid.

Brown's first attempt finished at the niche below the crux where he dropped his peg hammer on his unfortunate belayer. By 1961 it was regarded as a trade route. Climbed free by 1968, FFA by persons unknown. Brown's piton above the niche survived until July 2024.

References

[1] https://climbing-history.org/library/7288/llanberis-pass

[2] https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/ron_moseley_and_left_wall-127598

[3] https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crags/dinas_cromlech-4/cenotaph_corner-3195

Robert Baillie Lead Before 1st Jan 1979
Jerry Moffatt Solo | repeat 15th Jul 1983