The Rising Son | E8 Trad climb at Clogwyn y Grochan

United Kingdom / Wales / Caernarfon
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Quick Info

Grade E8
Type Trad climb
Crag Clogwyn y Grochan
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Rhyolite
History
First ascent Alex Mason (28th Oct 2018)
Recorded repeats 7

Quick Info

Grade E8
Type Trad climb
Crag Clogwyn y Grochan
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Rhyolite
History
First ascent Alex Mason (28th Oct 2018)
Recorded repeats 7
Contributors
27 contributions since 16th April 2023.
6 contributions since 4th May 2026.

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Ascents

8 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Alex Mason Lead | worked 28th Oct 2018
First ascent.
James McHaffie Lead | worked 2019
Second ascent.
Third ascent?

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CrFmBz7Ng2_/

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CrbT79Ft7wD/

[2] https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/features/the_rising_son_e8_6c_for_ferdia_earle-15157

The best route in the [Llanberis] Pass, if not North Wales. It looks ugly, like Alex [Mason] (laughs) but it's so good, so good! [1]

References

[1] Interview with Morus Sanderson

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJ38MoXI62F/

[2] https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ4S-bXNkxY/

[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SitT9w8c4bw

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJ38MoXI62F/
Alex Hall Lead | worked 4th May 2026