Yr Allt

Sitting on the western fringe of the Black Mountains, this modest Tump overlooks the Usk Valley near Llechfaen. It offers a quiet, low-level alternative to the higher eastern peaks, providing a clear perspective across to the central Brecon Beacons. The ascent is short, typically following field boundaries and wooded slopes.

• •The name translates simply from Welsh as 'The Hill' or 'The Slope,' a straightforward title for a landform that defines the skyline above the village of Llechfaen. In local usage, 'allt' frequently refers to a wooded incline, reflecting the patches of timber that still dot its lower flanks.
• •From the summit, the view west across the Usk Valley is particularly rewarding, offering a sharp profile of the central Brecon Beacons, including the distinctive flat-topped summits of Pen y Fan and Corn Du.
• •Despite its relatively low elevation, the hill is classified as a Hump, meaning it has at least 100 metres of prominence from the surrounding landscape, separated from the higher mass of Mynydd Troed by a clear col.
• •Given that there are dozens of hills named 'Yr Allt' across Wales, arriving at the correct one requires more attention to your grid references than to the signposts.