Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0)Height760 m2,493 ft
Grid RefSN 83092 20927
OS MapOL12OS Explorer
AreaBrecon Beacons
Its Welsh name means 'long peak', and it fits: this escarpment at the eastern end of the Black Mountain runs for about 4 km and faces east. The col of Bwlch Giedd separates it from higher Fan Brycheiniog, reached by a stone staircase from Llyn y Fan Fawr, and the popular ridge path looks out to Pen y Fan and Corn Du. The 760 m top is plain grass, and the escarpment overlooks the Cerrig Duon stone circle.
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Devonian Old Red Sandstone, with much peat bog off the paths.
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Our Route
Distance7.3 mi11.7 km
Ascent750 m2,460 ft
Time4h 10mwalking
Start & FinishSN 7999 2381Circular route, back to the same spot
DirectionsAlso on this route: Fan Brycheiniog, Picws Du
Safety: Routes are a guide only. Carry a map and compass and know how to use them, check the weather before you go, and turn back if in doubt. You use this route at your own risk.
