Mynydd Troed

Standing exactly two feet short of the magical 2,000ft mark, Mynydd Troed is the Black Mountains’ most frustratingly near-miss mountain. Shaped like a massive foot—or a loaf of bread if you're hungry—it offers steep climbs and views of Llangors Lake that almost justify the lactic acid.

• •Its name literally translates to 'Foot Mountain.' While it supposedly resembles a foot when viewed from the Allt Mawr ridge, most hikers find it feels more like a kick to the shins during the climb.
• •The summit sits at 609 metres (1,998 feet). In the grand hierarchy of British peaks, it is the geographic equivalent of nearly winning the lottery but losing your ticket on the way to the shop.
• •Geologically, the fell is part of the Old Red Sandstone range. This means the soil is ancient, red, and exceptionally good at turning your expensive hiking boots into heavy, ochre-colored bricks.
• •Situated near the Black Mountains’ western edge, the hill acts as a superb balcony for watching gliders from the nearby Talgarth airfield. It is the perfect place to feel physically inferior to people sitting in chairs.
• •Despite being called 'Foot Mountain,' the paths are notoriously slippery when wet. You’ll likely spend less time on your feet and more time performing an accidental, high-velocity slide on your backside towards Llangors.