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Craig Y Forwyn (OS)

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About Craig Y Forwyn (OS):

This crag is on private land, please check with the BMC or ask the farmer before climbing here.
DO NOT CLIMB HERE WITHOUT PERMISSION AS IT COULD JEPORDISE OTHER CRAGS IN THE AREA

The climbing here is excellent and well protected, with over 150 routes in all grades, and another 20 or so Extremes on Two-Tier Buttress. East facing, but quite well sheltered. Use care and stay on the road for the approach.

Nearest town or city: Colwyn Bay
Directions: OS 116 GR SH 907 767 Alt. 112m
Three miles ESE from Colwyn Bay. Take the A55 coast road east from Colwyn Bay, and after two miles, take the turn off to Llanddulas on to the B5443 (may be called the A547). After two-tenths of a mile, turn right up the valley by the river and continue on for a little over half a mile where you will see the crag on the right. Two-Tier Buttress is 500 yards back along the road from here.
Latitude, Longitude: 53.27573, -3.63936
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Quantity of Climbs: Lifetime