Mynydd Du Summits

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802m Fan Brycheiniog c423m A steep-sided ridge with an east-facing cliff dropping to Llyn y Fan Fawr, the highest lake in the Beacons. This summit sits at the centre of the five mile long Mynydd Du escarpment and is well placed for views of the sunrise. A small, open shelter at the summit gives protection from the wind. SN 8253 2180

761m Fan Hir 43m A long ridge with an extensive cliff running throughout it's length. This is the south-eastern end of the escarpment, the whole of which makes an excellent walk. The summit is rather indistinct but I believe there's a small pile of stones marking the spot nowadays. SN 8308 2093

749m Bannau Sir Gaer 93m A classic Beacons summit flanked by precipitious northern cliffs dropping to nearby Llyn y Fan Fach. This is the northwestern end of the escarpment, and the cliffs here are the steepest, the highest and the most dramatic of the whole escarpment. SN 8116 2186

677m Waun Lefrith 17m An insignificant grassy tump. Although appearing impressive in this photograph, Waun Lefrith is merely a small rise on the Bannau Sir Gaer ridge, and should properly be considered part of Bannau Sir Gaer rather than a separate summit in it's own right. This marks the north-western end of the escarpment. SN 7981 2146

635m Garreg Las 92m A long, flat ridge, rocky underfoot, with many crags and boulders along it's western flank. It's main claim to fame are two large burial mounds at the summit. These can be seen from a considerable distance. Relatively remote, few walkers visit this area, making it a good place to find solitude. SN 7775 2034

616m Garreg Lwyd 104m A rounded grassy hill with a flat, stony summit. This does have one redeeming feature however, one of the largest cairns of any Welsh summit. This mitigates the dullness somewhat, and provides good shelter from wind. One of the easiest summits to ascend from the nearby road. SN 7404 1791

602m Foel Fraith c77m A rounded grassy hill with a large, flat, featureless summit. In fact, it's very difficult to determine where the highest point actually is. It's very similar in size and shape to Garreg Lwyd, but without the cairn. The only variety comes from some small crags on it's north-east face, and some interestingly shaped limestone thereabouts. From a peak baggers point of view, this is one of the most tedious summits around, but at least solitude can be virtually guaranteed. SN 7568 1830