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The Great Britain Guide

Climbing & bouldering crags · South Wales

The Gap

In or near Treforest.

The Gap — a climbing crag in wales south.

Pylon near Abercynon - geograph.org.uk - 5063364

Gareth James — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Quakers Yard · 0.6 km

About

The Gap 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

The Gap is a climbing crag located in South Wales. Renowned for its challenging routes, it attracts climbers of varying skill levels. The crag features a range of climbing options set against a rugged landscape, providing a distinctive outdoor experience. Visitors can expect a mix of sport and traditional climbing routes.

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

Coordinates
51.6576, -3.3309
Parish
Abercynon
Postcode
CF45 4EP
Parliamentary constituency
Pontypridd
Nearest railway station
Quakers Yard0.6 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Traffic lights warning sign, Cardiff Road, Edwardsville - geograph.org.uk - 6071521📷 3

Theatres · South Wales

Bedlinog Workmens' Hall and Institute

Bedlinog Workmens' Hall and Institute in Wales South, United Kingdom.

Woodland covering the banks of the River Taff, Edwardsville - geograph.org.uk - 7304033📷 5

Historic bridges · South Wales

Greenfield Bridge, Penydarren Tramroad

Greenfield Bridge, Penydarren Tramroad — Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.

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Magic Wok, Margaret Street, Abercynon - geograph.org.uk - 6053034📷 3

Theatres · South Wales

Palace Super Cinema

Palace Super Cinema in Wales South, United Kingdom.

Taff Trail crossing the river north of Craig Berthlwyd - geograph.org.uk - 7304024📷 5

Historic bridges · South Wales

Victoria Bridge, Penydarren Tramroad

Victoria Bridge, Penydarren Tramroad — Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.

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Taff Trail crossing the river north of Craig Berthlwyd - geograph.org.uk - 7304024📷 5

Villages · South Wales

Quakers Yard

Quakers Yard — a village in wales south.

Pont y Gwaith, a stone bridge over River Taff - geograph.org.uk - 7304058📷 5

Historic bridges · South Wales

Pontygwaith Overbridge, Penydarren Tramroad

Pontygwaith Overbridge, Penydarren Tramroad — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Where to eat & stay near The Gap

Places to stay

Produce for sale - geograph.org.uk - 8196561📷 5

Hotels · South Wales

Blueberry

Blueberry — a hotel in wales south.

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

Hostels · South Wales

YMCA

YMCA — a hostel in wales south.

Cycle and footpath at Parc Cwm Darran - geograph.org.uk - 2425158📷 5

Campsites · South Wales

Parc Cwm Darran Camp Site

Parc Cwm Darran Camp Site — a campsite in wales south.

greenspacescaerphilly.co.uk
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.

Lane by camp site, Dare Valley Country Park - geograph.org.uk - 6058264📷 5

Hostels · South Wales

Dare Valley Country Park Accommodation

Dare Valley Country Park Accommodation — a hostel in wales south.

darevalley.com
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.

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

Restaurants · South Wales

13 Market St.

13 Market St. — a restaurant in wales south.

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

Climbing & bouldering crags · South Wales

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 The Gap?
The Gap is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF45 4EP), in the parish of Abercynon.
What is The Gap?
The Gap — a climbing crag in wales south.
How do I get to The Gap?
The nearest railway station is Quakers Yard, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF45 4EP.
How do I get to The Gap?
The nearest railway station is Quakers Yard, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF45 4EP.