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Swansea Ramblers Walk


Brecon Beacons
Mynydd Illtud

A 6-mile Saturday Walk

9th July 2022

Leader: Mike Clarke




Swansea Ramblers visited the Brecon Beacons Mountain Centre near Libanus.  The weather was about the best you could have asked for and the visibility was ideal to see the mountain ranges.

We walked to Allt Lom and had a tea break on the high ground from where we admired the scenery.  We then made our way across Mynydd Illtud to Twyn y Gaer.  This was our lunch stop and here we could look down on the surrounding countryside.

We began our return by walking towards Pen y Fan and on the way, some Red Kites circled around looking for food.  Back at the Mountain Centre we sat outside, enjoying cold drinks and ice-cream before driving back to Swansea.  it was a lovely day out in pleasant company.



Swansea Ramblers offer a range of walks for most abilities.

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Photographs



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Leader Mike Clarke


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Gathering in the car park


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Exiting via the wooden gate onto Mynydd Illtud


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We had wonderful weather


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And an incredible view of Pen y Fan and Corn Du


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Walking across Mynydd Illtud


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Everyone enjoyed the clear views


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Pen y Fan and Corn Du


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You can just see the walkers on top of the mountain


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Heading for Allt Lom


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Had a tea stop with views all around


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The views never stopped


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Think this must be a Welsh Trig Point!


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Mike must be expecting rain!


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Not a bad lunch stop


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Pity about the views though!!


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Starting the return journey


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So clear today!


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Red Kites came close to us


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And we watched them circling


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Back to the Mountain Centre and time for refreshments!





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All photographs Copyright  Andrew Morgan 2022
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