These photographs were taken in the relatively quiet eastern region of the Brecon Beacons on a day hike starting from Abergavenny railway station.

Left: The ruins of Abergavenny castle

Going north out of Abergavenny the path climbs up Sugarloaf mountain.

Above: View from Sugarloaf summit

Left: The approach to Sugarloaf

Continuing in a westerly direction down the other side of Sugarloaf leads to the village of Crickhowell.

Left: Crickhowell castle

Heading south through the village of Llangattock followed by a steep climb brings one to a path along the cliffs on the limestone escarpment.