Masterclass | 8a Sport route at Pen Trwyn

United Kingdom / Wales / Conwy Principal Area / Llandudno

Quick Info

Grade 8a
Type Sport route
Crag Pen Trwyn
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Limestone
History
First ascent Jerry Moffatt (Aug 1983)
Recorded repeats 1

Quick Info

Grade 8a
Type Sport route
Crag Pen Trwyn
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Limestone
History
First ascent Jerry Moffatt (Aug 1983)
Recorded repeats 1

Originally given 7c+ but now widely considered 8a, making it the first sport route of the grade in the UK (ahead of Statement of Youth) – though the trad route Requiem (E8), climbed one month before, also has 8a/+ climbing .

Contributors
13 contributions since 29th August 2025.
2 contributions since 12th September 2021.

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Ascents

2 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Jerry Moffatt Lead | worked Aug 1983
First ascent.
Ben Moon Lead | worked 1984
Third ascent.