I continued to follow the Offa’s Dyke path along the ridge of the Black Mountains. These mountains are on the edge of the Brecon Beacons national park, and they form the border between England and Wales.
Tuesday 13th September 2016
Up onto the ridge, a hot morning. Started early and walked swiftly over many peaks of the ridge.
However, with a couple of peaks remaining, I heard thunder. At first the lightning was confined to the clouds, and I came off ridge-top path to follow slightly lower sheep paths. I then saw lighting strike the ridge ahead (not even on a peak) so decided to get off hill entirely.
This was very scary, as the lightning hit where I had been planning to rejoin the path! It was raining heavily too, so I was uncomfortably wet, but my only real concern was the lightning.
Made way down steep sides until I hit a path. Followed road to Pandy Inn, had lunch and arranged to stay in bunkhouse.
Distance: 12.6 miles [view on map]
After the storm, it was nice to have a half day off to relax and dry out.