This magical spot, Llygad Llwchwr which translates as "eye of the Loughor" is where the River Loughor emerges from its source - an underground lake at the Black Mountain. Below the surface from Llygad Llwchwr is a 1.2 km-long cave system in the Black Mountain.

The cave contains a dry high level series and an active river level. Beyond the fourth river chamber exploration is only possible by cave diving.

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January 30, 2024

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The River Loughor is a river in Wales that marks the border between Carmarthenshire & Swansea. The river is sourced from an underground lake at the Black Mountain emerging at the surface from Llygad Llwchwr, which translates from the Welsh as eye of the Loughor😀

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1. Carreg Cennen Castle loop — The Beacons Way

6.25km

01:51

180m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Carreg Cennen Castle – Carreg Cennen Castle loop from Trap

8.24km

02:28

250m

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

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3. Tair Carn Isaf Summit – Carreg Cennen Castle loop from Trap

13.1km

03:56

410m

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

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Elevation 270 m

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Sunday 25 January

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Location: Cyngor Bro Dyffryn Cennen, Carmarthenshire, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Llygad Llwchwr (Source of the River Loughor)

1. Carreg Cennen Castle loop — The Beacons Way

2. Carreg Cennen Castle – Carreg Cennen Castle loop from Trap

3. Tair Carn Isaf Summit – Carreg Cennen Castle loop from Trap

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