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'.

Over the past few years several large rockfalls have damaged some climbing lines and has made accessing some of the poncs (levels) much harder. 

Jan 2025 Update - Following limited conversations with Padarn country park, the BMC has been informed that a new business has taken over the lease of the whole of Vivian Quarry with the hope to re-open the dive centre following some development works. They have informed us that climbing will remain restricted however, BMC Cymru will continue to seek access to the Mentil Lentils area. 

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.