Description

Pillbox Wall will forever stay in the shadow of it's more famous neighbour which one will need to pass on the way and who doubtless sucks many potential climbers in before they make it to this Limestone escarpment. It's a shame really as there is plenty of quality here. Climbs such as Pillbox Original, The Greek, and Whisky Bitch are all good lines that are well worth some concerted effort.

Even if we include the Drive By Wall, the grades here still conform to the same Parisella's condition of needing to be at 7a or harder to get the most out of a session here but the climbing is very different. The routes aren't as plentiful here, though, with the polish remaining similar to any other busy limestone crag, making the routes feel a little stiff for the grade in places. Expect the moves to be just as powerful, albeit more upright than down the road.

While Pillbox may be overlooked by many, it is well worth a visit even if you still have more lines left on the ticklist in the Cave.

Pill Box Wall

Climbing has been limited!

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No climbing before 6pm on either bank holiday weekends or between July 15th and September 8th according to North Wales guide.

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Pillbox Wall is roadside on the Marine Drive around the Great Orme between the toll booth and the split in the road. The old pillbox can be seen above the road on the left hand side on the first large bend to the left. Parking can be found on the side of the road just past the crag.

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While it is possible to park at Parisella's Cave and walk in, this is much further than it seems. However remember that Marine Drive is a one-way road and going back to the cave after pillbox will require you to drive all the way round and potentially pay the toll again.