I have been asked several times about this profile photo ? Yes it is me and Yes it is South Wales' best kept secret.
In fact it has taken me thirty years to find this path.
You can park up and take the gentle hill walk to the Llyn y Fan Fach lake famous for the Lady of the Lake folklore.
Or if very keen then tackle the summit itself. You have to do this once in your life. It's not easy but you then reach what is known as "the rooftops of South Wales".
On return to your car, which should be parked in a car park through a farmer's field at the end of a long dirt track, make the effort to drive to Llandeilo and find The White Horse pub. This is located directly opposite the Cawdor Hotel. The selection of real ales on offer are brewed by Evan Evans.
See my previous blog named "Three Welsh Ales". The hand pump simply named Cwrw Ale is legendary and in my opinion the best real ale served in South Wales. If it is sunny, the beer garden at the rear catches the sun, or if your stiffening up from this walk ask the locals politely if they will move up a bit and join them on the long bench in the main bar. The reason, there is a radiator behind and the heat filters straight through to your lumber region. Dogs are always welcome and the log fire light in the winter.
As for lunch, I firmly suggest you take a rucksack and sandwiches as your a long way from home. If you just do the lake allow one hour 45 minutes, it is a gravel path and can be done in trainers. If you want the summit allow four hours and you will definitely need walking boots. The car park is awkward to find but don't give up, although it is free to park it fills up early, and Always google the weather first. For reference Llandeilo being the nearest town.
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