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WALK DETAILS
Meeting Point: Llangattock Quarry Car Park
Grid Ref: SO 208 154
What3Words: catching.spacing.gloom
Time: 10:30 to 13.30
Distance: 3 miles
Ascent: 200 ft
Leader: Jon Roberts
A photography-focussed high-level traverse of the Llangattock mountainside. From the car park, we head west on an old tramroad underneath the escarpment, passing the ruins of limekilns and disused quarries where nature has now gained a foothold in the lime-rich soils. As we head to the National Nature Reserve of Craig y Cilau, we will listen for ravens and peregrine falcons, which nest high up in the cliffs. We pass the large cave of Eglwys Faen (stone church), a sanctuary for quarry workers, soldiers and persecuted worshippers in centuries past. There is very little ascent on this walk, however the path is very narrow in places, so a good head for heights is needed. We will return the same way with plenty of rest stops to admire the view or take photographs. Bring a packed lunch.
DIRECTIONS TO START
Allow 20 minutes from CRiC. Along A40 towards Brecon. Turn left at Asda petrol station and over Crickhowell Bridge. Turn left and immediately right through Llangattock village. Follow this road up out of village and take first right eventually getting very steep with sharp bends. Keep uphill until it levels out and car park is marked 400m along on your right.