Climbing & bouldering crags · South Wales
Penallta Rocks
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Penallta Rocks — a climbing crag in wales south.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ystrad Mynach · 0.7 km
About
Penallta Rocks 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
Penallta Rocks is a climbing crag located in South Wales. It offers a variety of routes suitable for climbers of different skill levels. The crag is characterised by its limestone formations and provides a scenic backdrop for outdoor climbing enthusiasts. Access to the site is straightforward, making it a popular choice for both local and visiting climbers.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6460, -3.2469
- District
- Caerphilly
- Parish
- Gelligaer
- Postcode
- CF82 7FQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caerphilly
- Nearest railway station
- Ystrad Mynach — 0.7 km
Sources
- osm: n538072039 (ODbL)
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Where to eat & stay near Penallta Rocks
Places to stay
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Toby Carvery
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penallta Rocks?
- Penallta Rocks is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF82 7FQ), in the parish of Gelligaer.
- What is Penallta Rocks?
- Penallta Rocks — a climbing crag in wales south.
- How do I get to Penallta Rocks?
- The nearest railway station is Ystrad Mynach, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF82 7FQ.
- How do I get to Penallta Rocks?
- The nearest railway station is Ystrad Mynach, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF82 7FQ.