Ponterwydd

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Ponterwydd

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PREAMBLE

A small quarry on the A44 near Devil's Bridge, Mid Wales. Perhaps suitable for S.Wales climbers heading north wanting a little entertainment. The rock is metamorphosed silt i.e "almost slate". The routes are "off vertical" and well bolted with lower offs. Large stakes at the top indicate it has been used before possibly by a centre. Small parking area for two cars and a "low key" approach advised.

ACCESS

NGR: 274010 280950

If travelling from S.Wales gain the A44.After passing signs for Devil's Bridge the small quarry is visible in sheep pastures on the right.Park and climb discretely. The crag is just west of Ponterwydd. Concise directions will follow shortly.

THE ROUTES

1. Boom Boom - 6b+, 18m
   
2. Bang Bang - 6b, 18m
   
3. Milk and Alcohol - 6a, 18m+
   
4. Milk Race - 4+, 18m. The Ramp
   
5. Silurian Smiles - 6b, 16m
   
6. The Man Who Cried Milk - 6b, 14m
   
7. The Man Who Sold The World - 6b, 14m
   
8. Milky Bar Kid - 6a, 11m
   
9. Mini Milk - 6a, 11m
   

FIRST ASCENTS

1. G. Gibson - 1/9/2012
2. G. Gibson - 1/9/2012
3. G. Gibson - 1/9/2012
4. G. Gibson - 1/9/2012
5. R. Thomas  D. Emanuel - Sept 2009
6. D. Emanuel R. Thomas - Sept 2009
7. Doug Kerr - 1/9/2012
8. Doug Kerr - 1/9/2009
9. Doug Kerr - 1/9/2009