Superb weather for an afternoon walk up to the highest peak of the Black Mountains in South Wales, Waun Fach (2,660'), a boggy whaleback on the Gadair ridge, reached via a fine ascent of the spur of Y Grib to the northwest, with excellent views to Pen y Fan and the Brecon Beacons, and then over the slightly lower summit of Pen y Manllwyn (2,500'). As I didn't start until 1pm, I did not have time to include the top of Pen y Gader Fawr at the southern end of the ridge, but the circular walk was very scenic in sunshine and light winds.
This walk is dedicated to the memory of my dear friend Carol, from Wales, who passed away on 17 September aged just 42.
