Mynydd Troed facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mynydd Troed |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 609 m (1,998 ft) |
| Prominence | 286 m (938 ft) |
| Listing | Marilyn |
| Geography | |
| Location | Brecon Beacons |
| OS grid | SO165292 |
Mynydd Troed is a cool hill located in the Black Mountains part of the Brecon Beacons National Park in south Wales. Its name means "Foot Mountain" because it looks like a foot when you see it from a nearby ridge called Allt Mawr. This hill is about 609 meters (nearly 2,000 feet) high. At the very top, you'll find a special marker called a trig point. It helps people know the exact height and location.
Mynydd Troed is found about 3 miles south of a town called Talgarth. It's also 2 miles northeast of the village of Llangors. This hill sits on the western side of the Black Mountains range.
What is Mynydd Troed Made Of?
The bottom part of Mynydd Troed is made from soft rocks called mudstones. These mudstones are part of something called the St Maughans Formation. The upper parts of the hill are made from stronger rocks. These are sandstones and mudstones from the Senni Beds Formation.
All these rocks belong to a very old type of rock called the Old Red Sandstone. They were formed a very long time ago during the Devonian period. This period was millions of years ago, when Earth looked very different.
You might also see some old landslide areas on the sides of the hill. These are places where parts of the hill have slid down over time. Some small quarries, which are places where rocks were dug out, were also used on the hill in the past.
How to Explore Mynydd Troed
Most of Mynydd Troed is considered "open country." This means that people can freely walk and explore most of the hill. It's a great place for hikers and nature lovers.
The most popular ways to climb Mynydd Troed start from two main spots. One way is from Pengenffordd, which is near the A479 to the northeast. Another popular starting point is from a col (a low point between two peaks). This pass is where a small road goes up Cwm Sorgwm towards Llangors.
There are also special paths around the base of the hill. A bridleway and a restricted byway go around the northern and western sides. These paths are great for walking or even horse riding.
