Climbing & bouldering crags · North Wales
Esgair Maen Gwyn (Scimitar Ridge)
In or near Q1638504.
Esgair Maen Gwyn (Scimitar Ridge) — a climbing crag in wales north.

Eric Jones — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Clogwyn · 2.7 km
About
Esgair Maen Gwyn (Scimitar Ridge) is a climbing crag located in wales north, mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Detailed amenities and visitor information may vary; check the OSM page for the latest tagged metadata.
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Place summary
Esgair Maen Gwyn, also known as Scimitar Ridge, is a climbing crag located in North Wales. This site offers a variety of climbing routes suitable for different skill levels. The crag is characterised by its distinctive rock formations and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. Climbers can expect a rugged outdoor experience in a prominent Welsh climbing area.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0875, -4.0402
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Llanberis
- Postcode
- LL55 4NU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Clogwyn — 2.7 km
Sources
- osm: w390923840 (ODbL)
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Where to eat & stay near Esgair Maen Gwyn (Scimitar Ridge)
Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Esgair Maen Gwyn (Scimitar Ridge)?
- Esgair Maen Gwyn (Scimitar Ridge) is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL55 4NU), in the parish of Llanberis.
- What is Esgair Maen Gwyn (Scimitar Ridge)?
- Esgair Maen Gwyn (Scimitar Ridge) — a climbing crag in wales north.
- How do I get to Esgair Maen Gwyn (Scimitar Ridge)?
- The nearest railway station is Clogwyn, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL55 4NU.
- How do I get to Esgair Maen Gwyn (Scimitar Ridge)?
- The nearest railway station is Clogwyn, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL55 4NU.