Mostly sea-cliff climbing and mostly quartzite with a few very minor outlying shale outcrops and quarries. The main cliffs and Castell Helen are multipitch, tidal and serious of access and egress. The routes are awesome. Do them you must, with respect due for seasonal restrictions, nesting birds and the seriousness of the situations. If conditions are not suitable for the main cliff there are some very pleasant climbs on Holyhead Mountain. Some lovely little gems can be found further afield at, for instance, Rhoscolyn and Smurf Zawn.
Took Mollie up her first VDiff and second climb since she did her ankle. Split the route into two pitches to keep the rope a bit less stretchy for her and to stay closer to her for support. She struggled so had to work at getting up it. I had to work at coaxing her up it, emotionally. Good to spend time with someone really new and also a little bit scared. Rewarding and fun for both of us, even if type two for her.
