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Castle Quarry

South East Wales

A brand new sports climbing development providing low to mid-grade routes close to Taffs Well Main with a few harder lines proposed in the near future. The sun currently enters the quarry at around 10am. There is some seepage at the quarry although its behaviour has been observed to be independent of that at Taffs Well Main and may be climbable when Taffs Well Main is not.The crag is currently under development and a few of the lines have been bolted but have not yet been climbed. It would be appreciated if these routes could be left alone until the first ascensionist has had a chance to lead them properly!

Crag information
Climbing Area: Wales Rock Type: Limestone
Importance: Local CRoW Land: Yes
Ownership: Unknown No. of Routes: 14
Within National Park: No Year Developed:
Grid Reference: ST 13016 82611

Parking and Approach

Best approached from below, park as for Taffs Well Main and follow the track to the right, past some stone steps on your left and soon after a small valley appears on your left, with Castell Coch at its top. Follow this valley (easiest on the right hand side) to a quarry. A large overlap lies on the left of the quarry with easier slabs to the right. A low profile should be maintained.

Area information

A wide variety of crags, including adventurous sea cliffs at Ogmore, modern sports routes on inland limestone and sandstone cliffs, and winter climbing venues in the Brecon Beacons. To Donate to the South Wales Bolt Fund https://www.southwalesboltfund.co.uk/swbf/support/ Up to date route info can found on the South Wales Climbing Wiki:-https://swcw.org.uk/

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    Castle Quarry

    South East Wales