Ffynnon Galchog. This well, near Mynydd Isaf, to the north of Pen Dinas, is a source of lime-rich water known for its petrifying qualities, it is one of two wells known to have been used in the washing of copper ores.

Ffynnon Tudno. Situated beyond the road, near the northeast corner of St Tudno's Church, ffynnon Tudno was, together with ffynnon Rufeining, a principal source of water for the community settled around the church. Traverse horizontally across the slab at first and then diagonally up to reach the spike on the above pitch.

Louise did the down climb into the hanging belay, she did well! The walkie talk allowed her too much opportunity to talk about every single thing though... As someone who has climbed on many of the most beautiful cliffs in the world, I naturally have several favourites. You can probably guess which ones. Ceuse, Grand Capucin, the Tre Cime, and Gogarth, to mention just a few of the usual suspects. Each in its own way perfect and complete. Aris, Mary (1996). Historic Landscapes of the Great Orme. Carreg Gwalch, Llanrwst Wales. ISBN 0-86381-357-7.

History [ edit ] Copper mines [ edit ] The entrance to the Bronze Age Copper Mine complex on the Great OrmeLocated in Llandudno on the Western slopes of the Great Orme, Gogarth is a special location to spot some beautiful species. Short and sharp direct off Gogarth pinnacle then nondescript climbing slightly left to the Gogarth belay, climb diagonally right to a groove, exit left to a belay at the base of the big flake on Gogarth.

A fantastic route, that in reality is barely 25m high, but the winding path up and then down into the depths of the deep dark cave make this route a long and adventurous undertaking. It can remain very damp in all but drought conditions. To reach the start, abseil to the ledge beside the blowhole then swing out right to the edge of the buttress and continue abseiling down to a belay at the base of the arete. This all feels a bit insecure. This area is one of the finest Zawn in the UK. Home to many classic routes it is best knownfor Dream of White Horses. A classic rising traverse of Wen Slab. This is perhaps one of the most sort after routes on theUK at the HVSgrade. It is also one we both offer private guiding and coaching on. Do yourself a favour and steer well clear of Gogarth South, both the book and the place. The end. Still here? Well, I warned you. The problem with this guidebook is the problem with all good guidebooks:they remind us that there are too many routes and not enough time. Gogarth South is an excellent guide that makes plain that I – and probably you - haven’t spent enough time climbing above the Irish Sea. UKC management - is the Scotland round up still a thing? Theres so much top end climbing going on (and being reported on UKC) I find myself feeling unintentionally underwhelmed by it. Maybe I'm just looking for more easily relatable news - I'm not sure Im alone there though? If you weren't on the scene you'd be forgiven for thinking the only exploratory/exciting activity was in Dave, Ian and Robbies new E8's.. Ken? I recall Dave M and Kev H did a round up in the past. Food shopping is well catered for too with various wholefood shops, bakeries, butcher shops and supermarkets throughout the area, plus there are numerous cafes, pubs, ice cream parlours, restaurants, and takeaway food establishments in the local towns and villages.Ogwen has also seen a small surge in development with a few excellent quality new routes. First and during the dry spell in 2019 alongside Ben Silvestre, I established Devilish (E5 6b) on the North Cliff, a punchy E5 6b immediately ahead of the second ascent party (who had also intended to be the first ascent party) Tim Neill and Dave Rudkin. The slopes of the Great Orme are subject to occasional subsidence. [9] Wells [ edit ] Location of wells on the Great Orme