Mountains:
⛰️ Drygarn Fawr
Day 4 of the 2021 DBR in the Cambrian Mountains started out better than expected, considering the bruised quad from a fall the day before. Although it took some time to get moving, I found myself in my element for the first few hours, as the terrain was similar to what I'm used to on the Isle of Man. However, the second half of the day proved much tougher. The tussocks began to take their toll, sapping energy and making progress increasingly difficult. The final 10 km stretch on the road to camp was especially gruelling, and by the time I reached the valley camp, the pain in my quad made walking around camp nearly unbearable. Despite the pain and challenges, the day was marked by clear, sunny weather with good visibility, which helped maintain morale. Covering 69.68 km with 2349 m of ascent over varied terrain, this day tested both physical endurance and mental resilience. Overall, it was a tough but rewarding day, reinforcing the importance of perseverance and adaptability in difficult conditions.
Area :
Plynlimon (Cambrian Mountains)
Originally the term "Cambrian Mountains" was applied in a general sense to most of upland Wales. Since the 1950s, its application has become increasingly localised to the geographically homogeneous Mid Wales uplands, known in Welsh as the Elenydd, which extend from Pumlumon to Mynydd Mallaen. This barren and sparsely populated 'wilderness' is often referred to as the Desert of Wales. The area includes the sources of the River Severn and River Wye, and was unsuccessfully proposed as a National Park in the 1960s and 1970s. The highest point of the range is Pumlumon (or Plynlimon), at 2,467 feet (752 m).
