Tag Archives: Black Mountains

Sugar Loaf Winter Walk

The recent spate of good* winter weather (good* meaning some decent snow falls) had me salivating at the prospect of getting out and doing some serious walking. Squeaky brakes and a dodgy battery meant that I had to take the … Continue reading

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Castell Dinas – a very short Black Mountain walk

Last Sunday presented an opportunity for a quick walk in reasonable conditions. The forecast was cold but with the possibility of some sun quite in contrast to recent weather. I didnt have all day as I had promised to take the kids … Continue reading

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A Black Mountain Bothy Trip in December…..well not quite

This is a report for A Black Mountain Bothy trip back in December. Ok, well it started out like that but ended up being slightly different. I’ll try not to spoil the story but we didnt manage to get in the … Continue reading

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Crug Hywel November Bimble

Very quick post. Managed to get out early this morning to make use of the insanely glorious November weather. Wall to wall sunshine down here in South Wales and in the valleys a spritely 15deg C. Up in the mountains … Continue reading

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Blorenge, Skirrid Fawr and other stories…

Its amazing isnt it? Sometime the simplest walks are the most uplifting. I felt like having a walk in the Black Mountains, time was limited and so I decided to do a couple of short ones. Two large hills nestling around … Continue reading

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Quick Update – still going

Summer has been and almost gone it seems. I have been busy walking and camping on a regular basis during that time but havent had the chance to put any updates on my blog. That’s good right? Work has also taken up a … Continue reading

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