Back on the Sugar Loaf

Posted on April 9, 2016 Updated on April 9, 2016

Had very good intentions today of completing the classic ridge loop of Corn Du, Pen yr Fan and Yr Crybyn. Sadly the weather had other ideas. Torrential rain and bizarre spring snow led to us putting a pause on the mornings walk.  Thankfully that meant we could make a bit of a pit stop for bacon butties and coffee which was very much appreciated! Sadly though, as that was the morning gone, we didn’t have time to attempt our primary route so instead opted for a quick jaunt up Sugar Loaf.This route has been a bit of a staple walk for me over recent months. The limitation of not driving due to my eye sight means I can be a bit restricted as to which mountains I can get to without either depending on other people to drive me or having rather lengthy walk ins from wherever the public transport drops me off. Sugar loaf being not too far from Abergavenny train station is therefore an easy one to get to without too much of a slog through the town before you get to the hills. Although the walk itself is not too exciting it does provide some good views and opportunities to stretch the legs after a bit of a lazy winter. Thankfully today we had a car at our disposal as I was with my partner so our change of plans due to the weather wasn’t such a pain! In the end the weather improved and provided a good opportunity to take some moody photographs from the summit whilst we were having a bite to eat. Hopefully if the weather improves I’ll get out to other regions of the Brecon Beacons over the next few weeks. There is only so many times you can walk the same route!

Heavy rain and snow put plans on hold at the start of the day

Amazingly the snow fall actually settled on the ground for a short while

Eventually the sun came out and the path to the top of Sugar Loaf hill was clear

Making the final stomp up to the summit