Late Summer to Autumn at Black Mountain Escapes
As August gently gives way to September, there’s a quiet shift here in the Welsh countryside. The landscape around Black Mountain Escapes in Llangadog begins to soften; the bright greens of summer mellow, the evenings become cooler, and the first hints of autumn...
Fallow Food Festival 2026
On Sunday 30 August 2026, a new rural food gathering comes to the Tywi Valley. Fallow food festival 2026 will bring together farmers, chefs, growers, makers and curious visitors for a day devoted to the landscape—and to the food and drink it produces. Taking place...
The Black Mountain Pass (A4069): One of Wales’ Most Scenic Drives
The Black Mountain Pass, carrying the A4069 between Llangadog and Brynamman, is widely regarded as one of the most dramatic drives in Wales — and it happens to pass within a few miles of Black Mountain Escapes. Hairpin bends climb steeply out of the Tywi Valley onto...

