West Indian Face | E8 Trad climb on Clogwyn Du'r Arddu

United Kingdom / Wales / Caernarfon

Quick Info

Grade E8
Type Trad climb
Crag Clogwyn Du'r Arddu
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Rhyolite
History
First ascent Johnny Dawes (21st May 1988)
Recorded repeats 0

Quick Info

Grade E8
Type Trad climb
Crag Clogwyn Du'r Arddu
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Rhyolite
History
First ascent Johnny Dawes (21st May 1988)
Recorded repeats 0

A line has been led from the peg on A Midsummer Night's Dream to the good foothold on The Rite of Spring and then on to finish up Indian Face. On the only ascent to date the leader considered a crucial runner on The Indian Face to have been enhanced and he later filled the placement. Thus the route has not been climbed without this runner, though of course The Indian Face has.

References

[1] Dixon, N. (2004). Clogwyn Dur Arddu: Climbers' Club Guide to Wales, page 68. United Kingdom: Climbers' Club.

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Ascents

1 successful ascent recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Johnny Dawes Lead | worked 21st May 1988
First ascent.