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DescriptionThese quarries on the side of Elidir Fawr were once the focus of large industrial operations employing many men. Though a lot of fascinating industrial debris remains, there are some great mountain views over to Snowdon and Moel y Cynghorion. Getting ThereThe vast quarry workings are obvious when driving between Llanberis and the Pass - the entire hillside on the other side of Llyn Peris has been eviscerated. Access either from below (Slate Museum car park for Vivian Quarry and Rainbow areas) or along a good track from Dinorwig village. The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Llanberis Slate Quarries:
Looning the Tube 5.9+ PG13 Trad, 65 feet Australia : Looning the Tube Level
Horse Latitudes / Horsin' Around 5.10b/c Sport, 80 feet Rainbow Slab Area
Come the Dervish 5.10c R Trad, 1 pitch, 130 feet Vivian Quarry
Cracking Up 5.10d Trad, 80 feet Gideon Quarry
Featured Route For Llanberis Slate Quarries
Cracking Up 5.10d International : United Kingdom : ... : Gideon Quarry
The crux is low down where the crack is thin. Easier middle section then a trickier finish. Originally graded E3 6b, now E2 5c. The grade may be only Indian Creek 5.9 if you are strong with thin fingers!...[more] Browse More Classics in International |