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CRAIG BWLCH y MOCH

Rock Type Granite
Access The crag is above the A498, just east of Eric's cafe. Parking is available at the cafe. But as the car park is not for the exclusive use of climbers, parking should be in accordance with the cafes rules. This will involve a small payment at the cafe.
Comments The bottom of the crag is very over-grown, especially in summer. The brambles seem to cover everything. Trying to identify the climb from the base is neigh on impossible. So it is best to walk along the road until level with your line, then cross the ditch and struggle to the base. The far eastern end of the crag is least overgrown.

The descents are by Belshazzar Gully, on the right end, and the very left end of the crag. Don't climb any fences to walk through fields!

Best Routes Valerie's Rib, 230ft, HS. Better done in three pitches. The first one traverse over overhang, second up boldly to the ledge, third to finish. Superb!

The Grasper, 160ft, E2 5c 5c.

Neb Direct, 210ft, E3 5b - 5c 6a. Extreme confidence needed.

Christmas Curry, 250ft, S. Excellent beginners route.

One Step in the Clouds, 230ft, VS 4b 4c 4b. Excellent.

Dream Topping, 60ft, E7 6c. Possibly the hardest climb at Tremadog.

Grim Wall, 180ft, VS 4b 4c. A total classic.

Merlin, 180ft, VS 4c 4b 4a.

Oberon, 170ft, VD. Good beginners route, nice first pitch.

Guide Book

Tremadog by Climbers' Club

Local Facilities Eric's cafe at Bwylch y Moch is the climbers cafe of the area. They serve perfect bacon butties, ice creams, and a small range of climbing gear. Camping behind the cafe.