The Black Mountain

Range Of Mountains, Range Of Hills in Carmarthenshire

Wales

The Black Mountain

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the SE face of Penmaen Farmhouse. It marks a point 246.413m above mean sea level. — Ordnance Survey Cut Mark Credit: Adrian Dust

The Black Mountain, located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, is a range of mountains and hills that stretches across an area of approximately 30 square miles. Also known as Mynydd Du in Welsh, it forms a part of the Brecon Beacons National Park, offering stunning views and diverse landscapes for outdoor enthusiasts.

The Black Mountain range is characterized by its rugged and wild beauty, with its highest peak, Fan Brycheiniog, reaching an elevation of 802 meters (2,631 feet). The range is composed mainly of Old Red Sandstone, giving the mountains a distinctive reddish appearance.

The area is renowned for its rich biodiversity and is home to a variety of wildlife and plant species. The heather-clad slopes provide a habitat for many rare and protected species, including red grouse, peregrine falcons, and merlins.

The Black Mountain is a popular destination for hikers and walkers, offering a network of trails and paths that cater to different skill levels. The Black Mountain Circuit, a 20-mile route, allows visitors to experience the diverse landscapes and stunning views of the range. There are also opportunities for rock climbing and mountain biking, adding to the range of outdoor activities available.

In addition to its natural beauty, the Black Mountain has a rich cultural and historical significance. It is dotted with ancient burial cairns, stone circles, and remnants of iron age settlements, providing a glimpse into the area's past.

Overall, the Black Mountain in Carmarthenshire offers a unique and captivating experience for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and those interested in exploring the history and heritage of the region.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.893495/-3.7863818 or Grid Reference SN7723. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the SE face of Penmaen Farmhouse. It marks a point 246.413m above mean sea level.

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the SE face of Penmaen Farmhouse. It marks a point 246.413m above mean sea level.

Trig Point on Carreg Yr Ogof

Trig Point on Carreg Yr Ogof

Descending N from Carreg Yr Ogof towards Llandeusant

Descending N from Carreg Yr Ogof towards Llandeusant

Enclosed stony track leading down to Gellygron, Llandeusant

Enclosed stony track leading down to Gellygron, Llandeusant

Llandeusant Church (Black Mountain)

Llandeusant Church (Black Mountain)

Maenhir Tyle-pengam / Tyle-pengam Standing Stone Maenhir posibl o&#039;r Oes Efydd wedi ei leoli ar glos ffarm adfeiliedig Tyle-pengam.

A possible Bronze Age standing stone located in the yard of the abandoned Tyle-pengam Farm.

Maenhir Tyle-pengam / Tyle-pengam Standing Stone

Maenhir posibl o'r Oes Efydd wedi ei leoli ar glos ffarm adfeiliedig Tyle-pengam. A possible Bronze Age standing stone located in the yard of the abandoned Tyle-pengam Farm.

Maenhir ger Tyle-pengam / Standing stone near Tyle-pengam Maenhir o&#039;r Oes Efydd wedi ei leoli ar dir preifat uwchben Ffarm Tyle-pengam. Yn ol Map y Degwm 1841 gelwid y gefnen lle saif y garreg y Lan.

A Bronze Age standing stone located on private land above Tyle-pengam Farm (trans. hill of the ?crooked standing stone). According to the 1841 Tithe Map the ridge is known as y Lan (trans. the hill).

Maenhir ger Tyle-pengam / Standing stone near Tyle-pengam

Maenhir o'r Oes Efydd wedi ei leoli ar dir preifat uwchben Ffarm Tyle-pengam. Yn ol Map y Degwm 1841 gelwid y gefnen lle saif y garreg y Lan. A Bronze Age standing stone located on private land above Tyle-pengam Farm (trans. hill of the ?crooked standing stone). According to the 1841 Tithe Map the ridge is known as y Lan (trans. the hill).

Maenhir ger Tyle-pengam / Standing stone near Tyle-pengam Maenhir o&#039;r Oes Efydd wedi ei leoli ar dir preifat uwchben Ffarm Tyle-pengam. Y bryn yn y pellter yw Carreg yr Ogof.

A Bronze Age standing stone located on private land above Tyle-pengam Farm (trans. hill of the ?crooked stone). The hill in the distance is Carreg yr Ogof (trans. rock of the cave).

Maenhir ger Tyle-pengam / Standing stone near Tyle-pengam

Maenhir o'r Oes Efydd wedi ei leoli ar dir preifat uwchben Ffarm Tyle-pengam. Y bryn yn y pellter yw Carreg yr Ogof. A Bronze Age standing stone located on private land above Tyle-pengam Farm (trans. hill of the ?crooked stone). The hill in the distance is Carreg yr Ogof (trans. rock of the cave).

Hen heol las / Old green road Hen heol las ddymunol ger Ty Uchaf.

A pleasant old green road near Ty Uchaf (trans. upper house).

Hen heol las / Old green road

Hen heol las ddymunol ger Ty Uchaf. A pleasant old green road near Ty Uchaf (trans. upper house).

Llanddeusant Church There is a youth hostel close to the church.

Llanddeusant Church

There is a youth hostel close to the church.

Llanddeusant Graveyard This graveyard is across the road from the church. On this side of the road you can be buried in the shadow of the Carmarthen Fans.

Llanddeusant Graveyard

This graveyard is across the road from the church. On this side of the road you can be buried in the shadow of the Carmarthen Fans.

Trig pillar on Carreg yr Ogof This trig pillar has a mostly excellent view down below to the north, except that the outcrop to the left of this shot obscures the view northeast to the Usk reservoir. You&#039;d have thought it would have been built on the slightly higher point. The Carmarthen Fans can be seen in the background to the east.

Trig pillar on Carreg yr Ogof

This trig pillar has a mostly excellent view down below to the north, except that the outcrop to the left of this shot obscures the view northeast to the Usk reservoir. You'd have thought it would have been built on the slightly higher point. The Carmarthen Fans can be seen in the background to the east.

Quarry on Carreg yr Ogof All around the summit of Carreg yr Ogof are these shallow quarry remains. The broken limestone provides excellent drainage into cave systems below, preventing the more boggy conditions found below to the south. The name &quot;Carreg Yr Ogof&quot; means &quot;Rock of the Cave&quot;.

Quarry on Carreg yr Ogof

All around the summit of Carreg yr Ogof are these shallow quarry remains. The broken limestone provides excellent drainage into cave systems below, preventing the more boggy conditions found below to the south. The name "Carreg Yr Ogof" means "Rock of the Cave".

Sawdde Valley Near the end of the public part of the access road from Llanddeusant to Llyn y Fan Fach. The Afon Sawdde is dug in deep to the south (right in the picture) of the road, with plenty of deciduous trees growing along its banks. Apart from the trench in which the river flows, the square is mostly enclosed grazing land, with a little commons in the higher NE corner. The mountains in the background are the Bannau Sir Gaer 4km SE.

Sawdde Valley

Near the end of the public part of the access road from Llanddeusant to Llyn y Fan Fach. The Afon Sawdde is dug in deep to the south (right in the picture) of the road, with plenty of deciduous trees growing along its banks. Apart from the trench in which the river flows, the square is mostly enclosed grazing land, with a little commons in the higher NE corner. The mountains in the background are the Bannau Sir Gaer 4km SE.

Garn Fawr Stones One of two adjacent rocky outcrops on an otherwise rolling grassy mountain.

Garn Fawr Stones

One of two adjacent rocky outcrops on an otherwise rolling grassy mountain.

Carn y Gigfran A large but flat cairn on the north brow below Carreg yr Ogof. If this shot wasn&#039;t taken into the low sun on a hazy day it might be possible to see the Sawdde valley in the background.

Carn y Gigfran

A large but flat cairn on the north brow below Carreg yr Ogof. If this shot wasn't taken into the low sun on a hazy day it might be possible to see the Sawdde valley in the background.

Looking up Rhiw Fer towards Carreg Yr Ogof

Looking up Rhiw Fer towards Carreg Yr Ogof

Bridge Over Afon Sawdde Marked on OS 1:25000 as Cwm Du

Bridge Over Afon Sawdde

Marked on OS 1:25000 as Cwm Du

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The Black Mountain is located at Grid Ref: SN7723 (Lat: 51.893495, Lng: -3.7863818)

Unitary Authority: Carmarthenshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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