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A failed attempt of Carn Pica, Allt Llwd was nice though

hi all, messed this one due to taking a wrong path at the very start , the intention was to bag Carn Pica in the Black Mountains part of the Brecon Beacons National Park and two other peaks at the same time, Allt Llwd and Twyn Du as part of a circular walk but my mistake cost me two hours so only had time to do Allt Llwd which was really nice anyway but I will return to complete it at some point. Carn Pica 756 metres Allt Llwd 653 metres Twyn Du 533 metres you can watch my successful attempt here    • Carn Pica, 2nd attempt 2 days later. Breco...   --------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 / 3:42 intro & a wasted two hours 3:43 / 7:06 Turn around and head back to the fork 7:07 / 8:07 fork to finally be free of the woods 8:08 / 9:39 up to Allt Llwd 653m 9:40 / 13:18 back to the car park -------------------------------------------------------- The following information is from ChatGPT Allt Lwyd — Key Facts & Features Elevation & Classification Height: Approximately 653.1 m (about 2,142 ft) . Prominence: Around 27.7–28 m (roughly 91–92 ft) . It’s classed as a sub-Hewitt and Nuttall, meaning it’s a minor summit but notable for hill-bagging enthusiasts . Location & Landscape Situated in Powys, Wales, within the Brecon Beacons National Park . It forms part of the southeast ridge of Waun Rydd (769 m), its parent peak . Meaning of the name: “Grey slope” in Welsh — a fitting description for its appearance . Summit Features The top is heathery and marked by a small cairn (pile of stones), typical of peaks in the region Carn Pica — Key Facts & Highlights Location & Terrain Where: Eastern edge of the Waun Rydd plateau, Brecon Beacons National Park, Powys, Wales. Coordinates approximately OS grid SO069201 . The summit feels more like a saddle than a standalone peak, with terrain that tapers sharply off the plateau into rugged valleys like Cwm Oergwm . Summit & Cairn The summit is marked by a large, restored beehive-style cairn, believed to stand on the remains of a Bronze Age burial cairn . Though much of the original cairn has been lost to erosion and foot traffic, the current structure still stands as a significant historic landmark . Views & Vistas Offers spectacular panoramic views, including: Corn Du, Pen y Fan, and Cribyn — the central peaks of the Brecon Beacons . Looking north over the escarpment, you see the Usk Valley, while to the east the Talybont Reservoir, Black Mountains, and farmland unfold below . The cairn’s elevated position gives it the feel of a classic prehistoric memorial designed to command visibility across the land . Hiking Route & Access A favored ascent starts from the Talybont Reservoir car park, ascending via Nant Tarthwynni, Tywn Du ridge, and then onward to Carn Pica . Route stats (from Countryfile and OutdoorActive): Distance: ~5 miles (8 km) loop Elevation gain: ~600 m Duration: Around 3.5 hours Difficulty: Moderate to challenging . From the summit, route continues west across the plateau and then descends toward Allt Lwyd and back to the reservoir, making it a satisfying circular hike Twyn Du – At a Glance Location & Landscape Twyn Du is not a standalone mountain but a ridge stretching eastward from the plateau of Waun Rydd (769 m), heading down toward Talybont Reservoir . It features expansive sheep-grazed moorland and offers a steady, relatively gentle path, ideal for ridge walking . Trail & Views Hikers describe the ascent along Twyn Du ridge (grid SO0820) as steady and gentle, with well-defined paths through moorland . Near the summit, the terrain levels out, opening panoramic vistas toward Talybont Forest, the Black Mountains, Tor y Foel, and further peaks like The Sugar Loaf and Table Mountain . Role in Circular Routes Twyn Du is commonly included in popular circular walking routes originating from Talybont Reservoir car park: One such route ascends Allt Lwyd, traverses Waun Rydd, Carn Pica, and then follows Twyn Du back toward the reservoir . This makes it a natural and scenic transition between the high plateau terrain and the descent toward the valley. Geology & Terrain While specific geological data on Twyn Du is limited, the ridge sits within the Old Red Sandstone formations that dominate the Brecon Beacons landscape . The broader region features sedimentary rocks from the Devonian period, shaped by glaciation and erosion, contributing to the moorland plateau and ridged topography . Summary Table Feature Details Type Elevated ridge extending east from Waun Rydd Terrain Moorland — gentle, steady ascent with grazing sheep Views Talybont Forest, Black Mountains, Tor y Foel, Table Mountain, etc. Walking Routes Key link in circular hikes from Talybont Reservoir via Allt Lwyd, Waun Rydd, Carn Pica Geology Underlain by Devonian Old Red Sandstone—common to the Brecon Beacons. Smooth progression: It serves as a well-graded link between major summits like Waun Rydd and descent paths toward the Usk Valley.