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Herbert's Quarry – Garreg Lwyd Summit loop from Black Mountain Quarries

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Carmarthenshire

Llangadog

Herbert's Quarry – Garreg Lwyd Summit loop from Black Mountain Quarries

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Herbert's Quarry – Garreg Lwyd Summit loop from Black Mountain Quarries

00:55

2.85km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Parking

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55 m

Herbert's Quarry

Highlight • Historical Site

Also referred to as Black Mountain Quarry, Herbert's Quarry ceased operation in the late 1950s and since then its buildings have fallen into ruin. The remains and spoil heaps tell …

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1.47 km

Garreg Lwyd Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

South Wales' westernmost 2,000-footer at 2,021 feet (616 m), Garreg Lwyd is the last high outpost of the Black Mountain range. It makes for a very quick ascent from the …

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2.85 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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2.69 km

147 m

Surfaces

2.69 km

147 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 6 May

13°C

6°C

32 %

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Herbert's Quarry – Garreg Lwyd Summit loop from Black Mountain Quarries

Herbert's Quarry

Garreg Lwyd Summit

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