Gabbro at Porth Ysgo received rain earlier this morning but the non-porous rock should dry quickly once showers stop; a dry window looks possible from mid-afternoon onward, though humidity remains high and heavy rain is forecast for the coming days. Climbers visiting this afternoon should visually check surfaces and be prepared for reduced friction from residual moisture and salt spray.
Based on weather conditions only — does not cover bird nesting restrictions or other access issues.
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Climbing Outlook
Site Details
The most popular gabbro bouldering area on the Lleyn Peninsula coast — a remote, beautiful beach setting. The gabbro rock is extremely rough and textured, providing superb friction (bring tape). Semi-tidal: some boulders only accessible at low tide. Landings are generally poor and require multiple pads. Around 42 problems across the grades.
Condition Notes
Non-porous gabbro dries very quickly — can often be climbed shortly after rain. Exceptionally rough texture provides good friction even in marginal conditions but is brutal on skin. Semi-tidal: check tide times as some boulders are only accessible at low tide.
- Rock Type
- Gabbro
- Wind Exposure
- Exposed
- Altitude
- 10m
- Climbing
- Bouldering
- Aspects
- SW
- Problems
- 42
- Boulder Grades
- Font 3 – Font 7c
- Access
- CRoW Open Access
- Approach
- 15 min
- Tidal
- Yes — check tide times
Site Data
- Name
- Porth Ysgo
- County
- North Wales
- Rock Type
- Gabbro
- Climbing Types
- Bouldering
- Aspects
- SW
- Wind Exposure
- Exposed
- Altitude
- 10m
- Latitude
- 52.8046
- Longitude
- -4.6565
- OS Grid Ref
- —
- Access Type
- CRoW Open Access
- Approach Time
- 15 min
- Problem Count
- 42
- Route Count
- —
- Boulder Grades
- Font 3 – Font 7c
- Trad Grades
- —
- Tidal
- Yes
- Parking Notes
- National Trust car park at Porth Ysgo. 15-min walk down to the beach.
- Condition Notes
- Non-porous gabbro dries very quickly — can often be climbed shortly after rain. Exceptionally rough texture provides good friction even in marginal conditions but is brutal on skin. Semi-tidal: check tide times as some boulders are only accessible at low tide.
- ID
- 3382dd9a-67fa-42e7-9c66-9e18f28a0c85
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