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Cromlech Boulders

Rhyolite · Exposed exposure · 250m altitude

Marginal — assess
Marginal — Assess Conditions
55%
confidence

After a very wet spell culminating in 40.5mm on April 11th and 5.5mm on April 12th, today is the first fully dry day with moderate winds and dropping humidity. The rhyolite surfaces may have dried sufficiently given the exposed aspect and wind, but residual dampness in sheltered spots and seepage from the saturated hillside above is likely — climbers should visually check conditions on arrival.

Based on weather conditions only — does not cover bird nesting restrictions or other access issues.

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Climbing Outlook

Today 14 Apr
Marginal 55%
Tue 14 Apr
Do Not Climb 90%
Wed 15 Apr
Do Not Climb 95%
Thu 16 Apr
Do Not Climb 85%
Fri 17 Apr
Do Not Climb 50%
Sat 18 Apr
Do Not Climb 45%

Site Details

The most iconic bouldering venue in North Wales, roadside below Dinas Cromlech in the Llanberis Pass. Rhyolite boulders with problems from V0 to V13 including Jerry's Roof (V8). Extremely easy access but can get very crowded on weekends. The volcanic rock can be slippery when wet.

Rock Type
Rhyolite
Wind Exposure
Exposed
Altitude
250m
Climbing
Bouldering
Aspects
SW W
Problems
200
Boulder Grades
V0 – V13
Access
CRoW Open Access
Approach
1 min

Site Data

Name
Cromlech Boulders
County
North Wales
Rock Type
Rhyolite
Climbing Types
Bouldering
Aspects
SW, W
Wind Exposure
Exposed
Altitude
250m
Latitude
53.0896
Longitude
-4.0497
OS Grid Ref
Access Type
CRoW Open Access
Approach Time
1 min
Problem Count
200
Route Count
Boulder Grades
V0 – V13
Trad Grades
Tidal
No
Parking Notes
Roadside lay-by on the A4086 in the Llanberis Pass.
Condition Notes
ID
b1e22b55-47f7-4366-ad29-b883395a98e2

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