Sunday 12th July 2026 6:00am

The Black Mountain

 

 

Considered to be one of the wildest regions of Wales, Y Mynydd Du (the Black Mountain) forms the westernmost range of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. The highest point is Fan Brycheiniog (802m), but it also includes the “Carmarthen Fans” – Waun Lefrith, Picws Du and Fan Foel. The peaks form a ridge having steep north-facing escarpments that overlook two small lakes – Llyn-y- Fan Fawr and Llyn-y-Fan Fach – in hollows formed by glacial action in the Ice Age. Although a wilderness now, there is archaeological evidence of Stone Age and Bronze Age habitation.

Maps…..OS Explorer OL12 – Brecon Beacons National Park (West) 

Walk Details………………………..Bob Price