The best walks off the beaten track - Cambrian Mountains

Mynydd Mallaen Circular loop: Rhiw Cilgwyn - Esgair Ferchon - Banc Main

3-4 hours: 6.5/7miles

Carry on to Esgair Ferchon where it gets slightly confusing. You need to not take what looks like the obvious quad route, but tack off towards the forestry you can see at about 11 o clock. If you find the quartz marker stone you’re heading right.

Mooch down to Rhyd Ddu (black ford)

Then turn right and head back up onto the plateau, keeping to the left – the sheep paths here are pretty good to follow.

When you hit the plateau, you’ll be able to see the vast views over to Bannua Brycheiniog/Brecon Beacons. You can see Pen y Fan and Corn Du to the east and Bannau Sir Gar/the Carmarthen Fans, slightly to the west.

Carry on walking til you hit the top of Craig Llech Gwynt and Banc Main and then you get the highlight of walking down this amazing ridge. The Gwenlais is on your left and the Merchon on your right.