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Black Hill and Hay Bluff

Black Hill

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Highlights of this walk

  • Delightful streams and waterfalls
  • Broad views of the Wye Valley and Black Mountains
  • Fine horses roaming as if wild
  • Two invigorating, but not over-strenuous, climbs
The Black Mountains cannot compete for size and ruggedness with their neighbours, the Brecon Beacons, but they make up for that with simple beauty. Black Hill and Hay Bluff are promontories at opposite ends of the same ridge and both provide memorable and photogenic views.

Safety and Difficulty

Whilst these are not major peaks, they are high enough to deserve respect. Reasonnable fitness will get you to the top easily, but be prepared for the weather to change and wear waterproof boots - your feet will get wet.

To use this guide

Review START Page (this one), check ROUTE and Map, check NOTES for points of interest, go and enjoy yourself!

Road Directions

From A40 go past Abergavenny asnd follow A465 north (towards Hereford) to Llanfihangel Cracorney. Turn onto the minor road and follow it up the Vale of Ewyas through Llanthony, Capel-y-Ffyn and the Gospel Pass. Stop at the car park beneath Hay Bluff.

From Hay on Wye and B4350/B4348 take the minor road near the school and craft Centre past Bryn Teg and New Forst Farm (2 - 3 miles). Turn right and go up into the hills in the direction of Hay Bluff and Gospel Pass.

Car Parking

There is a good sized roadside car park on the opposite side of the road from Hay Bluff. Take note of the stone circle beside the car park.