Climbing & bouldering crags · South Wales
Blaenllechau Quarry
In or near Treorchy.
Blaenllechau Quarry — a climbing crag in wales south.
John Lord — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ystrad Rhondda · 2.7 km
About
Blaenllechau Quarry is a climbing crag located in wales south, mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Detailed amenities and visitor information may vary; check the OSM page for the latest tagged metadata.
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Place summary
Blaenllechau Quarry is a climbing crag located in South Wales. It offers a variety of routes suitable for climbers of different skill levels. The crag is known for its rugged rock faces and scenic surroundings, providing a challenging outdoor experience. Climbers can expect a mix of traditional and sport climbing options in this distinctive location.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6613, -3.4410
- District
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Parish
- Ferndale
- Postcode
- CF43 4UF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rhondda and Ogmore
- Nearest railway station
- Ystrad Rhondda — 2.7 km
Sources
- osm: w1182015633 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Trerhondda Welsh Independent Chapel
Chapels · 0.6 km
Church of Our Lady of Penrhys
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Cefn Gwyngul
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Carn y Pigwn
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Welfare Hall & Institute
Theatres · 1.5 km
Megalithic Stone
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Ferndale Cemetery
Cemeteries · 2.1 km
Coed Cae Aberaman
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Millennium Flame
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
Cinema, Pontygwaith
Theatres · 2.6 km
Cwmaman Institute
Theatres · 2.7 km
Cwmaman Theatre
Theatres · 2.7 km
Nearby
📷 3Chapels · South Wales
Trerhondda Welsh Independent Chapel
Trerhondda Welsh Independent Chapel — Independent chapel in Ferndale.
📷 5Historic churches · South Wales
Church of Our Lady of Penrhys
Church of Our Lady of Penrhys — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Mountains & hills · South Wales
Cefn Gwyngul
Cefn Gwyngul — a mountain in wales-south, United Kingdom, 470 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South Wales
Carn y Pigwn
Carn y Pigwn — mountain in wales south. Elevation: 470 m.
📷 3Theatres · South Wales
Welfare Hall & Institute
Welfare Hall & Institute in Wales South, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Megalithic Stone
Megalithic Stone — a memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Blaenllechau Quarry
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · South Wales
Dare Valley Country Park Accommodation
Dare Valley Country Park Accommodation — a hostel in wales south.
📷 5Hotels · South Wales
The Hendrewen Hotel
The Hendrewen Hotel — a hotel in wales south.
📷 5
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Our Welsh Cavaran & Camping
Our Welsh Cavaran & Camping — a campsite in wales south.
📷 5
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 3Restaurants · South Wales
Upper Boat Inn
Upper Boat Inn — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: pizza. Brand: Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery.
📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Sultan of Wales
Sultan of Wales — a restaurant in wales south.
Restaurants · South Wales
The Old Mill
The Old Mill — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: american. Brand: Harvester.
📷 5
Restaurants · South Wales
Toby Carvery
Toby Carvery — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: british. Brand: Toby Carvery.
📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
Penllwyn, Former Manor House Now Penllwyn Arms Public House
Penllwyn, Former Manor House Now Penllwyn Arms Public House in Wales South, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Climbing & bouldering crags · South Wales
Little Star Wall
Little Star Wall — a climbing crag in wales south.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blaenllechau Quarry?
- Blaenllechau Quarry is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF43 4UF), in the parish of Ferndale.
- What is Blaenllechau Quarry?
- Blaenllechau Quarry — a climbing crag in wales south.
- How do I get to Blaenllechau Quarry?
- The nearest railway station is Ystrad Rhondda, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF43 4UF.
- How do I get to Blaenllechau Quarry?
- The nearest railway station is Ystrad Rhondda, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF43 4UF.