Wye Valley

The Wye Valley's relatively easy access makes it a convenient location. With direct inroads from the M4, it's often possible to stop close to climb start points. A practical place for a 'day' project - find a climb within your grade (from numerous interesting and exciting climbs, including many star routes), to extend your grade.  You might find there's so much to choose from, it's worth spending more than a day.

Wintour's Leap is an especially good crag - where, at the top of climbs you'll find panoramic views across the valley and the River Wye. Beautiful, lush scenery in all directions.

It's an excellent area to learn trad climbing (although there are some sport routes, too) - on limestone cliffs with cover from the trees, and generally friendly anchor points. There's also well-sheltered quarry climbing at Tintern Quarry.

For the opportunity to feel some real exposure on longer, multi-pitch routes, there are some big climbs here, too. In excess of 100m - if you've got the stamina!

All in all, it's a very good climbing area with lots of variety.

Look below for upcoming Wye Valley holidays and courses.

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