Nexus Direct | E5 Multi-pitch at Dinas Mot

United Kingdom / Wales / Gwynedd / Caernarfon

Quick Info

Grade E5
Type Trad climb
Pitches 4
Crag Dinas Mot
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Rhyolite
History
First ascent Dave Alcock, Pete Crew, Dave Roberts (26th Aug 1966)
Recorded repeats 0

Quick Info

Grade E5
Type Trad climb
Pitches 4
Crag Dinas Mot
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Rhyolite
History
First ascent Dave Alcock, Pete Crew, Dave Roberts (26th Aug 1966)
Recorded repeats 0
4 pitches. Variation of Nexus.
Contributors
35 contributions since 20th August 2025.

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Ascents

3 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Dave Alcock Alternate Leads 26th Aug 1966
First ascent. With Pete Crew. 4 points of aid.
Pete Crew Alternate Leads 26th Aug 1966
First ascent. With Dave Alcock. 4 points of aid.
First ascent. First free ascent.

It didn't look too bad from below, so I gave it a blast. Suddenly, I found myself committed above a dodgy wire, I was too gripped to fall off. There was no chance but to go for it. I reached a tiny hold on the left and pulled like mad. The gods smiled - I made it. [1]

References

[1] Llanberis Pass (1994), page 289 /library/7288/llanberis-pass