The Thing | E2 Trad climb on Dinas Cromlech

United Kingdom / Wales / Gwynedd / Caernarfon

Quick Info

Grade E2
Type Trad climb
Crag Dinas Cromlech
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Rhyolite
History
First ascent Joe Brown (11th Feb 1956)
Recorded repeats 1

Quick Info

Grade E2
Type Trad climb
Crag Dinas Cromlech
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Rhyolite
History
First ascent Joe Brown (11th Feb 1956)
Recorded repeats 1
Contributors
12 contributions since 2nd October 2025.
10 contributions since 8th December 2023.

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Ascents

2 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
First ascent. With Don Whillans.

Felt to be the hardest route in the Llanberis Pass at the time of the first ascent. Graded Exceptionally Severe.

References

[1] https://climbing-history.org/library/7293/llanberis

Frank Cannings Lead 20th Mar 1966