Mountains & hills · Mid Wales
Black Mountain
In or near Cusop.
Black Mountain — a hill or mountain in wales mid.
Jonathan Billinger — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Black Mountain is a named hill or mountain in wales mid, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Black Mountains SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Black Mountain is a prominent mountain located in Mid Wales. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) under both the Black Mountains SSSI and River Wye SSSI. This area is noted for its diverse ecosystems and natural beauty, attracting nature enthusiasts and walkers. The mountain offers various outdoor activities, with scenic views and a rich array of wildlife.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0119, -3.0866
Sources
- manual: geonames-12608123 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Black Mountain?
- Black Mountain is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom.
- What is Black Mountain?
- Black Mountain — a hill or mountain in wales mid.
- How do I get to Black Mountain?
- Its coordinates are 52.0119°, -3.0866°.
- Is Black Mountain a protected site?
- Yes — Black Mountain is part of the Black Mountains SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.