Climbing & bouldering crags · South Wales
Tirpentwys Quarry
In or near Argoed.
Tirpentwys Quarry — a climbing crag in wales south.
M J Roscoe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Llanhilleth · 3.1 km
About
Tirpentwys 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tirpentwys Quarry is a climbing crag located in South Wales. It offers a variety of routes suitable for different skill levels, making it a popular spot for climbers in the region. The quarry's rugged terrain and natural rock formations provide challenging climbs and scenic views. Visitors can expect a mix of sport and traditional climbing opportunities.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.6939, -3.0906
- District
- Torfaen
- Parish
- Pen Tranch
- Postcode
- NP4 6TY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torfaen
- Nearest railway station
- Llanhilleth — 3.1 km
Sources
- osm: n9392705407 (ODbL)
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The Canyons
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
Mynydd Twyn-glas
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Mynydd Twyn Glas
Mountains & hills · 2.6 km
Llanhilleth Colliery Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.6 km
Church of Saint John the Divine
Historic churches · 3.0 km
Cross Fence House - travellors rest - Smiths
Memorials & monuments · 3.1 km
Little Crown
Restaurants · 3.1 km
Pontnewynydd
Villages · 3.2 km
St. Alban's R.C. Church
Historic churches · 3.4 km
Pont Newynydd
Historic bridges · 3.4 km
Theatre Royal, Pontypool
Theatres · 3.5 km
Nearby
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Pen Coed Parciau
Pen Coed Parciau — a hill or mountain in wales south.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South Wales
The Canyons
The Canyons — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South Wales
Mynydd Twyn-glas
Mynydd Twyn-glas — a hill or mountain in wales south.
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Llanhilleth Colliery Memorial
Llanhilleth Colliery Memorial — a memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South Wales
Church of Saint John the Divine
Church of Saint John the Divine — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Tirpentwys Quarry
Places to stay
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CRAI Scout Activity Centre
CRAI Scout Activity Centre — a campsite in wales south.
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📷 5Caravan 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
Restaurants · South Wales
Little Crown
Little Crown — a restaurant in wales south.
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📷 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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Little Star Wall
Little Star Wall — a climbing crag in wales south.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tirpentwys Quarry?
- Tirpentwys Quarry is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP4 6TY), in the parish of Pen Tranch.
- What is Tirpentwys Quarry?
- Tirpentwys Quarry — a climbing crag in wales south.
- How do I get to Tirpentwys Quarry?
- The nearest railway station is Llanhilleth, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP4 6TY.
- Is Tirpentwys Quarry a protected site?
- Yes — Tirpentwys Quarry is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Tirpentwys Quarry?
- The nearest railway station is Llanhilleth, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP4 6TY.