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Caseg Fraith

Rhyolite · Exposed exposure · 350m altitude

Do not climb
Do Not Climb
90%
confidence

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.

View full analysis Analysis 55d ago

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Climbing Outlook

Today 20 Oct
Do Not Climb 90%
Thu 27 Aug
Do Not Climb 95%
Fri 28 Aug
Do Not Climb 93%
Sat 29 Aug
Do Not Climb 85%
Sun 30 Aug
Do Not Climb 65%
Mon 31 Aug
Marginal 55%

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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