"The Gap", popularly known as the "Giant's Bite" is a large quarry on the summit of Daren y Celyn (Holly Ridge). The quarry provided the stone for nearby Edwardsville viaducts.

The Gap is one of the original and best known sandstone climbing areas in South Wales.

It has a plenty of routes at all grades that are well equipped. the majority wall climbs, with the hardest featuring sustained sequences on thin edges. Also check out a few smart crack-lines.

Zoe Evans

April 19, 2023

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known as the "Giant's Bite" is a large quarry on the summit of Daren y Celyn (Holly Ridge). The quarry provided the stone for nearby Edwardsville viaducts.

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1. Giant's Bite and Taff Trail Loop

6.99km

01:58

150m

Hike the easy 4.3-mile Giant's Bite and Taff Trail Loop, featuring river views, historical bridges, and panoramic vistas from the Giant's Bi

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2. Twyn Brynbychan Trig Point – Giant's Bite loop from Mountain Ash

14.9km

04:30

470m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Pontygwaith Bridge – Giant's Bite loop from Merthyr Vale

13.7km

04:02

380m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 210 m

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The Giant's Bite Quarry, Daren y Celyn

1. Giant's Bite and Taff Trail Loop

2. Twyn Brynbychan Trig Point – Giant's Bite loop from Mountain Ash

3. Pontygwaith Bridge – Giant's Bite loop from Merthyr Vale

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