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Climbing & bouldering crags · South Wales

Penallta Rocks

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Penallta Rocks — a climbing crag in wales south.

Rustic seat in Penallta Country Park - geograph.org.uk - 7020398

David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.6460, -3.2469
District
Caerphilly
Parish
Gelligaer
Postcode
CF82 7FQ
Parliamentary constituency
Caerphilly
Nearest railway station
Ystrad Mynach0.7 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Penallta Pit Pony - geograph.org.uk - 83086📷 3

Viewpoints · South Wales

The Observatory

The Observatory is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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The mane of Sultan the pit pony earth sculpture at Parc Penallta - geograph.org.uk - 3656847📷 3

Public art & sculpture · South Wales

Sultan the Pit Pony

Sultan the Pit Pony — a public art in wales-south, United Kingdom.

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Row of stone houses, Chapel Terrace, Hengoed - geograph.org.uk - 6248680📷 5

Villages · South Wales

Hengoed

Hengoed — a village in wales south.

Bridge over railway and cycle route - geograph.org.uk - 7020416📷 3

Zoos & aquariums · South Wales

Colliers Adventure Farm

Colliers Adventure Farm — a zoo aquarium in wales-south, United Kingdom.

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Hengoed crossroads - geograph.org.uk - 6000899📷 3

Theatres · South Wales

Raglan Cinema

Raglan Cinema in Wales South, United Kingdom.

Viaduct Lane, Maesycwmmer - geograph.org.uk - 5989957📷 3

Archaeological sites · South Wales

Hengoed Wool Mill

Hengoed Wool Mill — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Where to eat & stay near Penallta Rocks

Places to stay

Unnamed shop at 159 Park Place, Gilfach - geograph.org.uk - 6243807📷 5

Hostels · South Wales

YMCA

YMCA — a hostel in wales south.

Lane to Pant-ysgawen Farm - geograph.org.uk - 4638088📷 5

Hostels · South Wales

Lodge

Lodge — a hostel in wales south.

Lane to Pant-ysgawen Farm - geograph.org.uk - 4638088📷 5

Campsites · South Wales

CRAI Scout Activity Centre

CRAI Scout Activity Centre — a campsite in wales south.

Shops in Victoria Terrace, Newbridge - geograph.org.uk - 7200014📷 5

Hostels · South Wales

Ty Croeso

Ty Croeso — a hostel in wales south.

Taff Trail in woodland north of Gelli Hirion Industrial Estate - geograph.org.uk - 7320455📷 5

Caravan parks · South Wales

Dynea Caravan Site

Dynea Caravan Site — a caravan park in wales south.

Start of footpath through Penyfan Caravan ^ Leisure Park - geograph.org.uk - 4971060📷 5

Caravan parks · South Wales

Pen y fan Caravan and Leisure Park

Pen y fan Caravan and Leisure Park — a caravan park in wales south.

Places to eat & drink

The former Mynyddislwyn Urban District Council Offices - geograph.org.uk - 5509905📷 5

Historic 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.

NCN47 passing birch trees in Sirhowy Valley Country Park - geograph.org.uk - 7019516📷 5

Restaurants · South Wales

Islwyn Inn

Islwyn Inn — a restaurant in wales south.

islwyninn.co.uk
Toby Carvery

Restaurants · South Wales

Toby Carvery

Toby Carvery — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: british. Brand: Toby Carvery.

Freetobycarvery.co.uk
Tommy Cooper in Caerphilly - geograph.org.uk - 1953787📷 5

Restaurants · South Wales

13 Market St.

13 Market St. — a restaurant in wales south.

Upper Boat Inn📷 3

Restaurants · South Wales

Upper Boat Inn

Upper Boat Inn — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: pizza. Brand: Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery.

Freestonehouserestaurants.co.uk
Jerusalem Chapel, Rhymney - geograph.org.uk - 6752722📷 5

Restaurants · South Wales

Sultan of Wales

Sultan of Wales — a restaurant in wales south.

sultanofwales.co.uk

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Rusting machinery - geograph.org.uk - 7517760📷 5

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Boiler Slab

Boiler Slab — a climbing crag in wales south.

Nearly vertical sedimentary rocks - geograph.org.uk - 7938357📷 5

Climbing & bouldering crags · South Wales

Little Star Wall

Little Star Wall — a climbing crag in wales south.

Saddle Head - geograph.org.uk - 3212152📷 5

Climbing & bouldering crags · South Wales

Saddle Head

Saddle Head — a climbing crag in wales south.

Rocky coastline at Lock's Common - geograph.org.uk - 7039070📷 5

Climbing & bouldering crags · South Wales

Box Bay

Box Bay — a climbing crag in wales south.

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.