The Garth Mountain

**Derek** · 25th May 13, 11:12 PM

It was a lovely day yesterday for our hike with some friends up the Garth Mountain. At the start of the walk up through the woods there was wild garlic growing everywhere. It was like snow.

After the woods it flattens out a bit over some lovely countryside

To jump on ... the summit

At the eastern end of the mountain you come to the crag ... a great place to chill. Luckily the garth mountain is on the outskirts of the city. The main A470 goes through the gap in pic into Cardiff.

Heading down

And then The Gwaelod y Garth Inn for some 'Shine on' .. a beer they brew of the premises ..hadnt tasted it before but it was gorgeous .. not a strong beer but very refreshing 4%

Thats it ..
Iechyd Da

Derek

**Steve Ashton** · 25th May 13, 11:49 PM

Is this not the mountain that used to be a hill?

**Derek** · 26th May 13, 12:17 AM

I thought the film was made on a mountain further up the valleys Steve. I may be wrong. Trefor might know though.
Derek

**Downunder Kilt** · 26th May 13, 12:35 AM

Stunning Derek. I just showed the wife the avenue of wild garlic and she was agog, she loves garlic in her food.

**Jock Scot** · 26th May 13, 02:25 AM

Originally Posted by Steve Ashton

Is this not the mountain that used to be a hill?

I was wondering the same thing Steve. Great pictures Derek!

**cessna152towser** · 26th May 13, 05:42 AM

Lovely pics Derek.

**Derek** · 26th May 13, 10:07 AM

Not to bore everyone with more pics but this one is for Downunder and his wife.....
The garlic went on for the better part of about a half mile I guess ... the smell was quite intense but fab ...

Iechyd Da

Derek

**rlh2** · 26th May 13, 10:34 AM

Great pictures! Thanks for sharing.

**Downunder Kilt** · 26th May 13, 02:59 PM

Judi and I say a big thankyou Derek for that fantastic photo. Cheers mate.

**MacMillans son** · 26th May 13, 03:59 PM

Very nice pics Derek!

The area reminds me of where Connie and I live (foothills of the western Sierra range) where the hardwoods begin to blend into the conifers. Looks like a great time by you and the group, thanks for posting.
What is the elevation in that area?