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Craig Y Don (OS)

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About Craig Y Don (OS):

An excellent introduction to the climbing on the Little Ormes. About 20 routes up to 130 feet long, from HVS to E5 on the upper and middle tiers, and on the lower tier which is tidal, there are about ten routes, all Extremes, around 200 feet long. The best routes are on the upper tier in the E3 to E5 range.
Nearest town or city: Llandudno
Directions: OS 116 GR SH 812 824 Alt. 106m
1.3 miles east of Llandudno. Park as for Little Ormes. Take the footpath for 150 yards, then bear left on a path that leads down to the left side of the head and the crag will be on the right. For the lower tier, approach by rappell by going beneath the middle tier and dropping down to a flat ledge, then rappelling to a small ledge at the foot of the cliff.
Latitude, Longitude: 53.32490, -3.78391
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Quantity of Climbs: Year