Y Rhaffwr | 6c Sport route at Australia

United Kingdom / Wales / Caernarfon

Quick Info

Grade 6c
Type Sport route
Crag Australia
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Slate
History
First ascent Ian Lloyd-Jones (18th Dec 2009)
Recorded repeats 0

Quick Info

Grade 6c
Type Sport route
Crag Australia
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Slate
History
First ascent Ian Lloyd-Jones (18th Dec 2009)
Recorded repeats 0

Named after or in honour of Ian's grandfather who was a ‘ropeman’ or Y Rhaffwr in the quarries. One of the more dangerous jobs requiring men to descend rope via classic abseiling method (i.e. no harnesses) with massive pry-bars to lever slate of ledges. [1]

References

[1] Slate Historical Section

Contributors
2 contributions since 31st May 2023.

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Ascents

1 successful ascent recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Ian Lloyd-Jones Lead | worked 18th Dec 2009
First ascent.