Mynydd Troed is a wonderful ridge lying in the north east of the Brecon Beacons National Park, in the Black Mountains. It tops out at 1,998 feet (608 m) and stands alone, only tenuously linked to its neighbour, Mynydd Llangorse, and is particularly prominent as a result. The ridge’s name means ‘foot mountain’ thanks to its shape and it makes for a great adventure for explorers of all abilities.

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Location: Talgarth, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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David Howells

October 27, 2020

Hiking

Mynydd Troed is a gorgeous little hill in the Black Mountains area of the Brecon Beacons. Its name literally translates to "Foot Mountain," based on how it appears when viewed from the Allt Mawr ridge. It lies 3 miles south of Talgarth and 2 miles northeast of the village of Llangorse on the western side of the range. Its summit reaches 609m above sea level and it is crowned by a trig point. The views from its top is super nice, especially towards Mynydd Llangorse.

Zoe Evans

August 4, 2022

Hiking

Other than its lower slopes, the hill is designated as open country and therefore freely accessible to walkers. The most popular routes of ascent are from Pengenffordd on the A479 to the northeast and from the col over which the minor road up Cwm Sorgwm goes towards Llangors. A bridleway and a restricted byway run around the foot of the hill to the north and west.

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June 29, 2023

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Mynydd Troed has a high ridgeline summit with a trig point at 1,998 feet (609 m). It's a good run combined with Mynydd Llangorse and is also part of the Back Mountains Round.

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1. View of the Dragon's Back – Mynydd Troed Summit loop from Castell Dinas

6.83km

02:17

320m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Dragon's Back Ridge (Y Grib) – Waun Fach summit loop from Llangors

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09:29

1,260m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Mynydd Llangorse Summit – Pen Allt-mawr loop from Castell Dinas

22.9km

07:45

1,090m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Mynydd Troed Summit

1. View of the Dragon's Back – Mynydd Troed Summit loop from Castell Dinas

2. Dragon's Back Ridge (Y Grib) – Waun Fach summit loop from Llangors

3. Mynydd Llangorse Summit – Pen Allt-mawr loop from Castell Dinas

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