Pigott's Climb | HVS Trad climb on Clogwyn Du'r Arddu

United Kingdom / Wales / Caernarfon

The first major route on Cloggy and first to breach the East Buttress. Morley Wood inserted chockstones for aid, carried for this purpose in a handkerchief. The first recorded instance of this technique which lead to current nut protection.

Originally known as East Buttress or The Original Route until the current name was bestowed by the 1942 guidebook.

References

[1] Dixon, N. (2004). Clogwyn Dur Arddu: Climbers' Club Guide to Wales, page 124. United Kingdom: Climbers' Club.

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2 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Morley Wood Alternate Leads | ground up May 1927
First ascent. 3 points of aid.
Fred Pigott Alternate Leads | ground up 1st May 1927
First ascent. With Morley Wood. 3 points of aid.