User attention
from 26/11/2020
The gateway to the slate, this is probably the most convenient of the quarries, especially as you can see it from Pete's Eats café! The rock surrounds a large pool which adds atmosphere to the plethora of excellent routes here - including the famous 'Comes The Dervish' and the infamous 'Dawes of Perception'.
March 2023 Update - Following the major rockfall in 2020- The BMC has now met with the wardens from Padarn Countryside park to discuss the current access. Following the numerous rockfalls, the countryside park has undertaken a geological stability survey. Its unsurprising that this has returned concluding that the majority of the rear of Vivian Quarry is unstable.
The dive centre that has access to the pool within Vivian will soon be aloud to return with a buffer zone across the lake. The lower footpath through the main entrance will also re-open during 2023 to the public, it has yet to be confirmed if this will allow climbers to return to the area around Mentil Lentils.
The BMC has discussed the access to the remainder of the quarry and has advised the countryside park on the liability of allowing climbers, this will be reviewed by the countryside park and will be in discussion with the BMC.
It is likely that further rockfall will occur in Vivian Quarry (as with many of the slate quarries), and climbers entering the quarry against the advise do so at their own risk.
Climbing Area:
Wales
Rock Type:
Slate
Importance:
National
CRoW Land:
No
Ownership:
Local Authority
No. of Routes:
156
Within National Park:
No
Year Developed:
1981
Grid Reference:
SH586605
The access to Vivian Quarry is shared with the local Vivian Diving Centre. Please refrain from climbing on the Bathtime Wall while the centre is open and operating - do not climb on the Bathtime Wall/Prow area and the areas at pool level as far as Psychotherapy, if divers are using the pool, due to danger of rockfall affecting the diving activities.
The quarry is within the Padarn Country Park, managed by Gwynedd Council. Climbing is tolerated away from the main paths and the owners make it clear that access away from the main paths is entirely at the individual's own risk and offically not encouraged.
Parking and Approach
The access to Vivian Quarry is shared with the local Vivian Diving Centre. Please refrain from climbing on the Bathtime Wall while the centre is open and operating - do not climb on the Bathtime Wall/Prow area and the areas at pool level as far as Psychotherapy, if divers are using the pool due to danger of rockfall.
The quarry is within the Parc Padarn Country Park, managed by Gwynedd Council. Climbing is tolerated away from the main paths but the owners make it clear that access away from the main paths is entirely at the individual's own risk and is strictly discouraged.
There are no guidebooks assigned to this crag
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