Black Mountain, Carmarthenshire

Hauntingly beautiful

A vast expanse of mountain ranges at the western end of Bannau Brycheiniog (Formerly Brecon Beacons). Valleys carved by ancient glaciers, isolated lakes linked to myth and legend, mountains towering in excess of 2,000 feet and wild upland expanses. This area is truly a magical walking experience! There are various parking areas around the mountain which are free.

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This area can only be described as breathtaking!

Important!

• Don't go walking alone or at least tell someone where your going, the terrain is extremely challenging and slippery in places.
• There are lots of dangerous cliff edges avoid going too close to them.
• If you have children with you supervise them closely.
• There are no services in this area (ie: Toilets, restaurants, shops), take some food and water with you.
• There are often sheep grazing precariously on the mountain slopes please keep your dog on a lead.
• This is a vast open mountain range subject to severe weather, check weather forecasts and dress appropriately.
• The viewpoint car park off the Mountain Road is reasonably flat and has a tarmac surface but the mountain trails are not suitable for wheelchairs / pushchairs.

Map

Use the 'what3words' app for a precise location:
Brynamman Mountain Centre car park: ///blushed.giants.bloomers
Mountain Road car park: ///tripling.sweeper.accusing
Quarry/viewpoint car park: ///jots.irrigated.basher
Llyn y Fan Fach car park: ///stunt.lazy.intro
Parking off A4067: ///dignitary.crackles.reverses & handlebar.divider.amplified