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Black Mixen routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · 400 m ascent · ~3h 5m · from New RadnorModerate
The standard route to Black Mixen starts from New Radnor, it follows a well-defined path through moorland and forested areas, offering scenic views of the surrounding countryside.
Radnor Forest CircuitHiking · 18km · 600 m ascent · ~4h 35m · from New RadnorModerate
This circuit takes you through the heart of Radnor Forest, encompassing Black Mixen and other nearby peaks, it is a longer route suitable for experienced hikers.
Whimble and Black MixenHiking · 15km · 550 m ascent · ~3h 55m · from New RadnorModerate
This route combines an ascent of Whimble with Black Mixen, providing a varied hike through forest and open moorland, with panoramic views.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Black Mixen today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Black Mixen each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 650m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Black Mixen each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:01, sunset 16:51
9h 51m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:50 and starts 16:01. From the summit you see the sun 06:55 to 16:56.
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About Black Mixen
Black Mixen is 650 m (2,133 ft) high with 45 m of prominence. It is in Powys, Wales. It is the 11th highest of the 19 summits Peakify lists in Powys. The nearest summits are Great Creigiau (0.8 km), Whimble (2.0 km) and Great Rhos (1.5 km).
How high is Black Mixen?
Black Mixen is 650 metres high with 45 metres of prominence.
Where is Black Mixen?
Black Mixen is listed in Powys, Wales.
Are there routes for Black Mixen?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Black Mixen, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Black Mixen today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for Black Mixen?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
