Taffs Well Main
Taffs Well Main Right
Taffs Well Main Left
Taffs Well Calcite Walls
South Wales Limestone

Taffs Well Main Approaches and Layout

Character:


As predicted this ultimate roadside crag is now developing into a premier sports-climbing venue. It relative ease of access, west-facing nature, quick drying time and abundance of middle to low grade sports routes should create a popular setting.
The routes range in height from 12m routes through to those requiring a 60m (sometimes 70m for convenience) rope on a variety of styles: steep vertical walls grooves through to very slabby face climbing, an unusual feature for limestone.

Situation:


This couldn't be easier. The crag overlooks the southbound carriageway of the main A470 Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil road at the roundabout between Tongwynlais and Taffs Well. Once located parking is obvious below the crag.

Layout:


The sports route lie at the right-hand side of the crag on some lower walls,
obvious by the nature and the surrounding slabs.

Aspect:


As previously mentioned the crag faces west gets the sun from midday onwards
and dries quickly. It does take seepage after longer spells of rain and in the
winter months.

If you would like to donate or contribute to the bolting fund which helps replace worn out gear and prepare new crags as in the case of Masson Lees, please contact Gary Gibson at the e-mail address below or send cheques to Gary Gibson, Keristone, Carr Bank, Oakamoor, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs. ST10 3DG
Gary@sportsclimbs.co.uk