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For some reason i had been putting off doing this walk since the start of the year. Well here i am parked just below Pontsticill reservior Grid ref SO060113.
The path at the start is a little steep then after passing through and under the Brecon Mountain railway track the path rises gently.
The views start to open up with a great view of Pontsticill reservior and Pen y Fan and Cribyn.
- Old mine?
As my eye wandered taking in more of the views i saw what looked like an entrance to an old mine.
As i continued on i could hear the train coming, so i stopped and looked back down the path to see if i could see the train, i was in luck. I had my camera out in a flash
and got a my pic.
- Abercriban Quarry
The path then rises to a gateway in a wall on to open ground. Turn to the left and follow the path as it continues to climb gently up passing Abercriban quarry.
As you continue on you pickup a track follow this for half a mile or so then you can just continue up and you will see the summit cairn on the horizon. After reaching the summit you can retrace your steps back down. Making my way back to the start my eyes were drawn to Pen y Fan and i realised that it does not matter where i go in the Brecon Becons i feel drawn to Pen y Fan. It seems to have a hold on me.