Blaengwynlais Quarry

Blaengwynlais Quarry is a quarry in , . Blaengwynlais Quarry is situated nearby to , as well as near the pub .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Wenallt and Morgraig Castle.

Peak
is located to the north of , Wales. The name is Welsh and translates to 'white wooded slope'. Ordnance Survey mapping shows the highest point as 229 m, although another source suggests a height of 232 m.

Ruins
Photo: John Lord, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a ruined castle, which lies close to the southern borders of the county borough of , overlooking in . It was built in the 13th century, but there is some debate as to who actually built the castle, either Gilbert de Clare or the Lord of Senghennydd. is situated 1 mile east of Blaengwynlais Quarry.

Peak
Photo: Gareth James, CC BY-SA 2.0.
lies between and at the southern edge of the South Wales Coalfield. Its summit is 271 metres above sea-level. Since 1957 there had been a small wooden snack bar near to the summit.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Nantgarw and Gwaelod-y-Garth.

Village
Photo: Roger Cornfoot, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a village in the county borough of , Wales, near . From an electoral and administrative perspective falls within the ward of , a village some 2+1⁄2 miles south, but historically fell within the boundaries of , which is a major town located less than 2+1⁄2 miles to the east.

Village
Photo: John Thorn, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a village in the community of , in . is situated 2 miles southwest of Blaengwynlais Quarry.

Suburb
is a district of , the capital city of , lying immediately to the north of next to junction 32 of the M4 motorway. It is within the Whitchurch & Tongwynlais electoral ward. is situated 2 miles south of Blaengwynlais Quarry.

Blaengwynlais Quarry

Latitude
51.55072° or 51° 33′ 3″ north
Longitude
-3.23337° or 3° 14′ 0″ west
Open location code
9C3RHQ28+7M
Open­Street­Map ID
way 463932584
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­quarry
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Highlights include Mountain view ranch and The Black Cock Inn, Blaengwynlais.

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