Roadside bouldering at the RAC Boulders Snowdonia
One of the RAC Boulders, showing 'Marsh Arete', an ultra classic brutal V3 from a sit-start
Along with the Cromlech boulders, the RAC boulders on the road between the Pen-y-Gwryd and Capel Curig offer great low to mid bouldering only metres from the road, but in a tranquil setting. The roadside situation and quality rock has made them extremely popular, especially for a quick hit as part of a circuit.
More info can be found on the UKC (UK Climbing site):
http://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crag.php?id=1634
I was very pleased to send a linked combination (pictured) of the ‘Frontside Traverse’ V3 into the first groove arete (V2). I guess the combination goes at V4 (ish). I spent a couple of great afternoons there this week, going around the circuits, and managed to work out a few problems which have been eluding me.
Heading on up the arete after completing the 'Frontside Traverse'
View from the RAC Boulders back towards the Llanberis Pass
Best of all is the opportunity do (re)discover lots of hidden gems on the boulder strewn hillside beneath the skyline crag. Highly recommended.