Swansea Castle

short
good, all day really
dolerite

Introduction

The coast south of swansea is lined with dolerite. Much of it dubious quality suggesting limited potential. Worth a look though...

Access

Park at Spiky Beach car park. Follow the coast south for 5-10 minutes. Careful. Its easy to walk past.

1.

Life's a ledge, then you top out.

V0(Stand)

Climb the arete left of Castellan.

2.

Castellan

★★V0(Stand)

Hand crack on East face (facing ocean). Be Alert but not Alarmed at the flake on left side that forms part of the crack at the top. Your jamming will keep it secure. Descend towards road.

TUCC siege, circa 2002

3.

Your Mother Was a Hamster!

V3(Stand)

Climb the arete right of Castellan.

M Hitchcock 2016

4.

'Round the Ramparts

V2/3(Stand)

Traverse the entire castle in either direction. Slightly harder from R to L.