Wye Valley  Photos:  Recent | Best | Popular Elevation:  100' Lat, Long:  51.6623, -2.6848 Map Page Views:  396. Good page?    Administrators:  Chris Owen, Euan Cameron, Tom Erickson Submitted By:  Rob Davies UK on Jun 21, 2011 Make this area a Favorite What's New  Printer View Add Area  Add Photo  Add Comment  Add Event

The steep start of Laughing Cavaliers. (photo by P...

Description 

The Wye Valley between Chepstow and Monmouth contains several good limestone crags. These are low-lying and some catch a lot of sun, so this can be a good venue in winter months when mountain crags are too cold.

Getting There 

The border between England and Wales runs down this part of the Wye Valley, though most of the crags lie on the English side. Chepstow is easily reached by crossing the Severn Bridge (M4 from London or M5 from Birmingham).

The Classics

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The Laughing Cavaliers 5.9  International : United Kingdom : ... : Shorn Cliff

Steepest at the start but with reasonable holds. Begin at a short corner, then follow the steep slab above (look for threads). Near the top trend left delicately to reach better holds on a flake....[more]   Browse More Classics in International