Tor y Foel
| Tor y Foel | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
Marilyn | |
| Geography | |
| Parent range | Brecon Beacons |
Tor y Foel is a hill in the
Black Mountains and west to the Brecon Beacons.[1]
Geology
The hill is formed entirely from sandstones and mudstones of the Brownstones Formation of the
Devonian period. Where they are exposed these rocks are seen to dip gently southeastwards. Small diggings near the top of the hill may have been for stone suitable for use as roof tiles.[2]
Access
The upper reaches of the hill are mapped as open country and therefore available for walkers to roam at will. A minor public road from Talybont-on-Usk skirts the western side of the hill and a bridleway from Llangynidr gives access to the eastern corner of the hill.