Liquid Ambar | 8c+ Sport route at Lower Pen Trwyn

United Kingdom / Wales / Conwy Principal Area / Llandudno
UKClimbing.com | 8a.nu

Originally given 8c but upgraded following repeats. Jerry Moffatt named the route in memory of his brother, who loved Liquidambar trees.

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Ascents

5 successful ascents and 3 unsuccessful attempts recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
First ascent.

After a significant siege over three years. Jerry was close in the second year but injured himself on a rest-day motorcycle track day which put a halt to climbing for the rest of the year. [5]

References

[1] Mountain Issue 134 (1990), page 13 /library/11317/mountain-134

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jkj3Buhfi2k&t=3224s

[3] https://www.facebook.com/climbing.in.the.80s/photos/a.270388289694020/641168632615982

[4] https://www.facebook.com/climbing.in.the.80s/photos/a.270388289694020/402010799865101

[5] https://open.spotify.com/episode/2tzJOCa4oJwGTKjZulutLw
Ben Moon Lead | worked 1991
Second ascent. 5 sessions.

Tried but was perhaps hampered by lack of transport and the distance from Sheffield
4 sessions.

In the context of his other claims there is doubt around this ascent, however his belayer Dan Tounley has been contacted (by Chris Doyle) and has confirmed the ascent:

Yes, I can confirm Rich done these routes [Liquid Ambar, Hubble] as I belayed him. Makes me laugh that people are doubting him. I tried to log on to U.K Climbing website when I read about the story but unfortunatly my schools sever wouldn't let me (I am in Thailand). Maybe people will stop doubting him now! Maybe he upset someone, I know he can be an arrogant little twat sometimes!!! [1]

Simon Lee has separately been in touch with Dan to confirm the ascent.

References

[1] https://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,16602.msg292046.html#msg292046

[2] Interview in On The Edge Issue 140, August/September 2004, Page 12
Third ascent?

The long awaited third ascent.

References

[1] https://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,10607.msg216123.html#msg216123

[2] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2009/08/pete_robins_repeats_liquid_ambar_f8c-48983

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2020/07/4th_ascent_of_liquid_ambar_8c+_by_kieran_forrest-72391

See interview in [1].

References

[1] The Power of Climbing (1991) by David Jones, page 145

References

[1] Neil tried the route but struggled with the moves lower down so decided to invest his time in Big Bang instead.