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Caseg Fraith

Rhyolite · Exposed exposure · 350m altitude

Do not climb
Do Not Climb
35%
confidence

Recent days have seen repeated light precipitation and persistently high humidity, with today bringing further showers through the afternoon; the rock is unlikely to be reliably dry. Tomorrow brings 11.6mm of rain, and the five-day outlook shows continued unsettled weather with no meaningful dry window.

Based on weather conditions only — does not cover bird nesting restrictions or other access issues.

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Climbing Outlook

Today 8 May
Do Not Climb 35%
Fri 8 May
Do Not Climb 85%
Sat 9 May
Do Not Climb 50%
Sun 10 May
Do Not Climb 50%
Mon 11 May
Do Not Climb 45%
Tue 12 May
Do Not Climb 70%

Site Details

A bouldering paradise in the Ogwen Valley near Tryfan with igneous rock renowned for its unusual grit-like texture — rough, positive holds despite being volcanic in origin. Excellent friction in dry conditions. Roadside access near the A5. Can be very exposed and windy on the high pass.

Rock Type
Rhyolite
Wind Exposure
Exposed
Altitude
350m
Climbing
Bouldering
Aspects
W NW
Problems
120
Boulder Grades
V0 – V10
Access
CRoW Open Access
Approach
5 min

Site Data

Name
Caseg Fraith
County
North Wales
Rock Type
Rhyolite
Climbing Types
Bouldering
Aspects
W, NW
Wind Exposure
Exposed
Altitude
350m
Latitude
53.1217
Longitude
-3.9681
OS Grid Ref
Access Type
CRoW Open Access
Approach Time
5 min
Problem Count
120
Route Count
Boulder Grades
V0 – V10
Trad Grades
Tidal
No
Parking Notes
Roadside near the A5 in the Ogwen Valley.
Condition Notes
ID
173ee326-d0e1-4c9a-822e-2fbc9d9670b4

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