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The Black Mountains (Welsh: Y Mynyddoedd Duon) are a group of hills spread across parts of Powys and Monmouthshire in southeast Wales, and extending across the national border into Herefordshire, England. They are the easternmost of the four ranges of hills that comprise the Brecon Beacons National Park, and are frequently confused with the westernmost, which is known as the Black Mountain. To confuse matters further, there is a peak in the Black Mountains called Black Mountain.
Walk with Candy from Llanthony Priory, up to Offa's Dyke where there was significant snow cover. Sunlight beautiful on the wind-sculpted ice and snow. Followed ridge to camp on the side of Hay Bluff, digging tent into snow to keep out cold wind. Climbed Twmpa on second day before returning to valley, before planned return as a result of challenging weather.
