[Closed] Black Mountain - who's ridden it?

Pulls up a chair

I've over that way on Sunday. Been walking there, never on the bike.....

Worth doing.

I've always started from the Glyntawe side (from what I remember you'll have a steep push at the start) once that's out of the way the trail gets vague, very vague in places, although on a clear day with a map you'll have a good idea of where you meant to be heading for (there's usually a few walkers around to aim for). The trail picks up again on the other side with a very nice descent down.

I'd probably nip into the cafe for a brew and head back the same way.

It's not classic stunning singletrack but it's a huge expanse of land gives a great wilderness style feel to it. be worth keeping an eye on the clock, I think it took me 3hrs or so to cross but I think I was probably faffing/photo's a lot.

I'll try and dig out some pics.

Glyntawe side, Fan G in the background.
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Stay out of this!
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Vagueness
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Couple of stream crossings
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Trail
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thats great, thanks.

Hmm, planning on doing it as part of a c2c ride - would you recommend it?
Slightly cautious about the vagueness of trail at the start, but I suppose your heading for the (craggy) summit - is it still rideable?
I was thinking there is always the minor road to the east of Black Mountain if the weather is bad.

I just don't like the look of the alternative(s), that head east to Rhayader & Breacon, only to use lots of road.

Try this. [url=Route guide] http://www.offroadadventures-online.com/rr026.html [/url]

There is only 1 km of proper vague if you are heading southwards. I've posted on MTB wales for you too.

We used it on a South to North Wales ride a few years back, the weather was proper grim that day but I'd scouted the crossing beforehand so knew what to expect.

Like Ambrose says it's only vague for a k' or so,
map, compass, you'll be reet.

excellent, thanks chaps it sounds good enough for me.