Top things to do in the Black Mountains of Wales
Walking and hiking
Lace up your hiking boots and hit one of the many trails and walking routes traversing the region's hills and valleys. Highlights include the invigorating Llanthony and Hatterall Ridge 4.5-mile circular route, which ascends from the ruins of Llanthony Priory up to scenic Hatterall Ridge for panoramic views of Offa's Dyke Path in the Black Mountains.
On the four-mile circular route from Abergavenny to Sugar Loaf Mountain you may encounter sheep and wild horses before being rewarded by sweeping mountain views at the top.
Discover the Black Mountains and the protected Wye Valley Area with exhilarating ridge trail walks in the Brecon Beacons National Park as part of our
Black Mountains and Wye Valley Walking Tour.