The Skirrid, or Ysgyryd Fawr in Welsh, is a mountain just outside Abergavenny in south-east Wales.  I have never seen this location on any other photography location list, and amazingly I don’t think I’ve ever seen another photographer up there either!  However, its become one of my favourite spots, both for the ease of access and the variety of views on offer. 

The great thing about the Skirrid is that the summit provides a long, steep ridge surrounded by low rolling hills, giving you endless opportunities for elevated shots across the rolling Monmouthshire countryside.  This is especially true at sunrise due to the low lying land to the east, but sunset can also be magically, especially later in the year.