11 Apr 2010

Holyhead Mountain

Having a SW aspect and being easily accesible, the crags of Holyhead mountain provide traditional, single-pitch rock climbing. The rock type is quartzite and the steeper walls are both clean and compact. 'Breaking the Barrier', being located on the right-hand section, offers excellent, intricate climbing, up a quartz-streaked wall.


Above: Andy McQue starting
up 'Breaking the Barrier,' E1 5b



Above: 'Breaking the Barrier' can be observed in the
centre of the photograph, taking a line up the centre
wall



Above: Owen Buck Jones
leading 'Breaking the Barrier' E1, 5b



Above: Andy McQue on
'Breaking the Barrier' E1, 5b