Pen Allt-mawr, Mountain summit in Powys, United Kingdom
Located in the Black Mountains of Wales, Pen Allt-mawr rises to 720 meters with sedimentary rock formations and established hiking trails throughout the slopes.
The summit area contains Bronze Age cairns and a large shelter cairn, indicating early human presence and settlement patterns in this part of Wales.
The mountain serves as part of the Brecon Beacons National Park, drawing hikers, photographers, and nature enthusiasts who document the Welsh landscape.
Visitors can begin their trek from Crickhowell, following an 8-mile route that requires approximately 5.5 hours to reach the summit from the designated car park.
The mountain features a distinct geological structure of Late Devonian Quartz Conglomerate, which differs from the surrounding peaks in the Black Mountains range.
Location: Powys
Elevation above the sea: 720 m
GPS coordinates: 51.91179,-3.15439
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:57
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