Moelfre

Rising above the rural landscape near Pant-y-Bwlch, this rounded Cambrian summit offers a quiet, understated climb. Primarily grassy and open, it perfectly exemplifies its name—Moelfre, or 'bald hill'. From the top, you gain a clear vantage over the winding Teifi Valley and the rolling farmland of northern Carmarthenshire.

• •The name Moelfre is a contraction of the Welsh words 'moel', meaning bald or bare, and 'bre', meaning hill. It is one of the most common descriptive toponyms in Wales, accurately reflecting the smooth, treeless profile typical of these lower Cambrian outliers.
• •Standing at 335 metres, it is classified as both a Hump (Hundred and Upward Metre Prominence) and a Tump, making it a modest but distinct landmark for those navigating the quiet lanes between Newcastle Emlyn and Llandysul.
• •On a clear day, the summit provides a strategic perspective of the Teifi Valley to the north, with the higher, more rugged ridges of the Mid Wales Cambrian range visible on the distant horizon.
• •Given the sheer number of hills named Moelfre in Wales, a walker could spend a significant portion of their life bagging them all, though they might eventually grow tired of reaching 'bald' summits.