Brecon / Black Mountains / South Wales day out

[paul1087]

Hi All,

If the weather holds out for this Saturday I am hoping to make a trip over to South Wales for a good drive out.

I would like to make a bit circuit from Bristol and aim to make a a few stops, including a good lunch along the way!

Can anyone advise as to a good route to take?
I am familiar with the crickhowell road and some of the passes up near Brecon, but have never been over to the black mountain pass.


Your advice on roads, routes and lunch much appreciated!

[paul1087]

I have started putting a route together, any advice on how to finish off this loop back to the bridge?

[paul1087]

Thanks all for suggestions.

I've got my plan sorted now.
If anyone else is over that way tomorrow then give me a wave! I'll beout in My 2zz converted MK3 MR2.
Plan is to head north after crossing the Chepstow bridge towards Usk.
Up towards llangynidr, the on to Brecon. Then up to Llandovery and down the black mountain pass.
From there on towards Hirwaun and down to Treorchy then eventually winding back down towards bryncethin and home along the M4.

Hope the suns out!