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.
Starting at Sugarloaf going up and over the peak then dropping down into the valley by Cwmyoy, camping at the Queens Head inn. Then one group going up and along the ridge on Offas Dyke Path to the 605 cairn then descending into Llanthony, the other group taking a valley route close to the road. On the last day coming south on the western side of the valley down towards Cwmyoy. Solo leading with 2 groups and 2 school staff. All participants had special needs (autism, downs syndrome etc). Good weather.
