This area encompasses the Great and Little Orme in Llandudno and the A55 crags. There is trad, sport and bouldering to choose from and a full range of grades, although the best routes trend toward the top end of difficulty. Also a full range of rock from slippery to loose to polished. Even the easier routes – HVS and E1, are steep and it can be a major adventure just getting to some of the routes on the Ormes. Pesda Press says about the latest A55 guide, ‘These twelve sport climbing crags and a bouldering venue between Junctions 16 and 23 on the A55 are all a short hop from the expressway, only 1½ hours from Manchester and ¾ of an hour by car from Llanberis and Gogarth. Easy route finding, technical climbing, and bolted routes makes for a fun day out. It’s a great way to bag a few routes on the way back from Anglesey or Snowdonia or enjoy a full day of varied and fun climbing with short walk-ins.’ Sounds ideal!
Group of around 10 kids. Boathouse climbing centre with Andy Sutcliffe. Set up 2x single pitch bottom ropes. Most kids got a couple ascents in and then back to the centre due to weather. Afternoon completed at the centre with games, exercises and some further routes on the main wall
