South Wales' westernmost 2,000-footer at 2,021 feet (616 m), Garreg Lwyd is the last high outpost of the Black Mountain range. It makes for a very quick ascent from the A4069 road, where you can also explore the quarry workings, pits and lime kilns of Herbert's Quarry. Garreg Lwyd is also easily linked with Foel Fraith, its slightly smaller sibling to the east.

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Garreg Lwyd, also known as Moel Gornach, is a peak in the Black Mountain of the Brecon Beacons, South Wales. It is a subsidiary summit of Fan Brycheiniog. It is the westernmost area over 2,000 feet above sea level in South Wales.

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1. Into the Black Mountain — Herbert's Quarry to Garreg Las loop, Brecon Beacons National Park

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390m

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2. Herbert's Quarry & Garreg Lwyd loop — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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3. Garreg Lwyd Summit – Herbert's Quarry loop from Black Mountain Quarries

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02:25

260m

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

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Elevation 610 m

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Location: Quarter Bach, Carmarthenshire, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Garreg Lwyd Summit

1. Into the Black Mountain — Herbert's Quarry to Garreg Las loop, Brecon Beacons National Park

2. Herbert's Quarry & Garreg Lwyd loop — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

3. Garreg Lwyd Summit – Herbert's Quarry loop from Black Mountain Quarries

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