Year of Adventure: Pony Trekking on the Black Mountains

The Black Mountains form the north eastern ridge of the Brecon Beacons National Park.

Its rugged ridges create a remote landscape which is full of natural charm.

With 600 miles worth of bridleways and tracks, this area is a haven for horse riding.

The Griffiths family have owned a pony trekking centre here for the last 60 years.

Under the watchful eye of sisters Ruth and Rebecca, I set off into the hills on a horse called Demelza.

It was the first time I'd ridden in years and I was feeling a little nervous.

Our horse cam captured one of the more precarious routes up the mountain:

Over the last ten years this pony trekking centre has seen people move away from more traditional pony trekking holidays, towards either half day or hour long trips.

But the family who run it say these mountains still have a very special allure.

Watch my report here: