Dinas Rock
Dinas Rock Approaches
Roadside Crag
Bridge Cliff
Terrace Cliff
South Wales Limestone

Dinas Rock - Main Cliff

1. Spore Wars (8a) *** Brilliant, sustained climbing in two parts. BA to surmount roof at 7c or free at the above. Good rest at half-height.
2. Subversive Body Pumping (7b+) ** Hideous entry into groove, English 6c - leads to a superb crack and an airy rightwards exit.
3. Powers That Be (7c) ** Rightwards line from just above crux of Subversive into Berlin, then onto Still Life for its finish.
4. Project
5. Berlin (7a+) *** A modern classic with sustained technical interest throughout. Bouldery at the start.
6. Still Life (7b+) *** Technical wizardry throughout. Move right out of Berlin to gain the left-hand side of the obvious arete. The bulge above gives a fitting climax.
7. Chives of Freedom E6 6c * The original way onto the arete had an aid point but has since been freed. Desperate and very sporting, hence grade.
8. Big Time E6 6c ** The long slim corner with a desperate entry. The groove is bold (RPs) and the direct finish over the roof is entertaining to say the least.
9. Crock of Gold 7c+ *** A pumpy/dynamic roof is combined with a hideously thin slab - get those very sticky boots out or peddle for Wales
10. The Sharp Cereal Professor (7b) *** A recently concocted series of problems incorporating Salem's Lot. A powerful and dynamic roof is coupled with a superb and intricate face above. Take care with rope drag.
11. Harlem (7b+) *** A magnificent varied route with all the hallmarks of a great climb: power, a sustained nature and technicalities.
12. Hawaiian Chance (7b+) ** A direct eliminate via Spain. A strenuous roof and desperate move left out of Spain. The bolt does not affect Spain despite misguided comments from some.
13. Spain E4 6a *** A traditional hard classic twixt grooves, overlaps and slabs. Plenty of technical moves, a thuggish pull and numerous TRs for good measure.
14. Groovy Tube Day E2 5c *** Another classic branching off right from Spain into the tube. Quite strenuous low down and technical to gain the tube. Abseil off from TB above.
15. Dr Van Steiner 7a+ A worthwhile selection of problems with a few rubbish holds thrown in for good measure. Spooky.
16. Venice 7a short thuggy roof. Not yet bolted.