Climbs 53
Rocktype UNKNOWN
Altitude 355m a.s.l
Crag features
The jumble of boulders on the hillside above Blaina looks like the promised land from a distance but in reality doesn't quite live up to the hype. Dig around and there are some good steep problems as well as a sea of short sit starts to be had. New routing here requires a creative eye and a talent for patioing. Bring pads and watch your step!
Good mini guide on the South Wales Bouldering Guide Wiki: http://www.swbg.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Blaina
Approach notes
From the A467 going north continue to a roundabout just as Blaina is reached. At the roundabout turn right (east) and then right (south) again into Station Road, now continuing parallel to the A467 but heading south into High Street/Abertillery Road. After passing The Queens Hotel turn left into Henwaun Street (NP13 3PD) and continue a short distance to where this bends left meeting Maeshafod (NP13 3HU). Parking is possible around this corner. From here a track heads north east uphill (the continuation of Henwaun Street before soil subsidence works forced local residents to move away as their houses were demolished to prevent a potential landslide disaster) then bends sharply right. Follow this a short distance until it is possible to head uphill, passing a small farm and metal style to reach open hillside. Head upwards (20 mins) towards the large quarry workings, going left for North Quarry or right for South Quarry.
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