Caseg Fraith is currently wet from heavy rain this morning (nearly 12mm today so far) with further heavy rain forecast for the next two days (24.5mm and 22.7mm). The rock will be saturated and slippery, with no realistic drying window in the near term.
Based on weather conditions only — does not cover bird nesting restrictions or other access issues.
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Site Details
A bouldering paradise in the Ogwen Valley near Tryfan with igneous rock renowned for its unusual grit-like texture — rough, positive holds despite being volcanic in origin. Excellent friction in dry conditions. Roadside access near the A5. Can be very exposed and windy on the high pass.
- Rock Type
- Rhyolite
- Wind Exposure
- Exposed
- Altitude
- 350m
- Climbing
- Bouldering
- Aspects
- W NW
- Problems
- 120
- Boulder Grades
- V0 – V10
- Access
- CRoW Open Access
- Approach
- 5 min
Site Data
- Name
- Caseg Fraith
- County
- North Wales
- Rock Type
- Rhyolite
- Climbing Types
- Bouldering
- Aspects
- W, NW
- Wind Exposure
- Exposed
- Altitude
- 350m
- Latitude
- 53.1217
- Longitude
- -3.9681
- OS Grid Ref
- —
- Access Type
- CRoW Open Access
- Approach Time
- 5 min
- Problem Count
- 120
- Route Count
- —
- Boulder Grades
- V0 – V10
- Trad Grades
- —
- Tidal
- No
- Parking Notes
- Roadside near the A5 in the Ogwen Valley.
- Condition Notes
- —
- ID
- 173ee326-d0e1-4c9a-822e-2fbc9d9670b4
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