Black mountains circular

Starting at Capel-Y-Ffin this circular ridge hike takes you on a very scenic route around the Black Mountains/Vale Of Ewyas, heading to Pen-Y-Gadair Fawr, Waun Fach, Twmpa, Gospel Pass, Hay Bluff, Black Mountain(Twyn Llech), Finishing back at Capel-Y-Ffin by the quaint 18 century micro church of St Mary The Virgin with it’s wonky bell tower.

Links for more photos videos and information:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/qXcz19JPeLu7hzbg8

http://www.breconbeacons.org/capel-y-ffin-monastery

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gospel_Pass

http://www.breconbeacons.org/capel-y-ffin-church-st-mary-virgin

Parking and start point:

Start point & Roadside parking in the hamlet of Capel-y-Ffin, map ref  N51° 58’ 35.2 W3° 5’ 10.2 just copy and paste into google maps or click the link below, it will take you straight to the car park.

https://goo.gl/maps/NHtynFybLUo

Points of interest on route:

Capel-Y-Ffin

Pen-y-Gadair Fawr

Waun Fach

Twmpa (Lord Hereford's knob)

Gospel Pass

Hay Bluff

Hatterrall Ridge/Offa's Dyke Path

Black Mountain (Twyn Llech)

St Mary The Virgin Church

Surface:

Generally on good paths and tracks, there is a lot of steep paths, some parts can be wet or muddy depending on the time of the year.

Places to stop for refreshments:

None