Allt yr Esgair, Mountain summit in Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales.
Description
Allt yr Esgair is a summit in the Brecon Beacons formed by a sandstone and mudstone ridge running northwest to southeast at 393 meters high. Views from the top encompass the River Usk valley and the rolling moorland that surrounds it.
History
The summit shows evidence of an Iron Age hillfort and a Roman road that connected the military fort at Y Gaer to Gobannium in Abergavenny. These ancient routes reveal how this location served as a strategic position in the landscape.
Culture
The Welsh name Allt yr Esgair means wooded slope of the ridge, reflecting how local people have named landscape features for generations. The hill remains a familiar landmark for those living in the surrounding villages and farmland.
Practical
Multiple bridleways cross the hill offering routes for different ability levels and interests. A car park near the A40 provides straightforward access for those arriving by vehicle.
Did you know?
A viewfinder on the summit serves as a monument to Baroness White of Rhymney and helps visitors identify landmarks across the landscape. This installation makes it easy to spot Llangorse Lake and other features visible from this vantage point.
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