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South East Wales Sandstone

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Cwmaman West

BOLTING POLICY

New sports routes allowed or not?


PREAMBLE

Also see Cwmaman Main. The arete and steep slabs are clearly visible on the right on passing out of the village.


ACCESS

As for Cwmaman Main but For West Quarry: don't turn left, head up the hill, park, follow track to derelict cottages, and then faint path to the quarry.


DESCENTS

Lower off or walk off? Rope length required?


THE ROUTES

The routes are described from left to right:

1. Cwm To Papa HVS 4b

Climb the arete easily but with little protection to a lower point. 11m.


2. Cwm To Mama E2 5c

Climb the centre of the slab, 1BR. 11m


3. Cwm to Mammon E3 6a

Climb the right side of the slab, 2BR & 1PR. 11m.


First Ascents

1. R.Thomas, G.Gibson 1990

2. G.Gibson, R.Thomas 1990

3. G.Gibson, R.Thomas 1990