Black Mountain, Brecon Beacons

Black Mountain – Ridges of the Carmarthen Fans.

The Black Mountain is a terrific photography location. Many photographers head for Iceland to see dramatic wide expanses of mountains. Mid Wales and the Brecon Beacons have the Carmarthen Fans for this. A ridgeline of glacial lakes and history you would not believe. The Lady of the Lake. It is a special place, quieter than the main Brecon Beacons, yet equally awe inspiring. The Red Sandstone bleeds through the rock formations and the scree forms a vertical slope into the lake.

During winter the Black Mountain sits proudly displaying all it’s glory. During late autumn the greens are slowly fading, but the ridges light up with wonderful autumnal light. Picws Du is the second highest peak of the Carmarthen Fans (Bannau Sir Gaer) .