Werfa [Mynydd Llangeinwyr]

Werfa is the crowning glory of the Bridgend Valleys, offering views that stretch from the Brecon Beacons to the Bristol Channel. It's more of a windswept plateau than a jagged peak, dominated by a massive transmitter mast that ensures locals get their telly while you get your steps in.

• •Werfa marks the highest point in the Bridgend County Borough, standing as a sentinel over the Garw and Ogmore valleys. The name likely stems from 'Gwerfa', referring to a sheltered spot for livestock.
• •The summit plateau is home to a major telecommunications station, which has become a permanent landmark for anyone navigating the southern coalfield uplands. It’s an unmissable, if slightly industrial, north star.
• •Geologically, the hill is composed of Pennant Sandstone, which historically provided the sturdy building material for many of the terraced houses in the valleys tucked beneath its slopes.
• •The surrounding moorland is a patchwork of historic tracks and ancient boundary markers, reminding hikers that these quiet heights were once a bustling thoroughfare for farmers and early colliers.
• •The giant mast provides excellent navigation, provided the clouds don't descend; otherwise, you'll spend your afternoon playing 'Marco Polo' with a sheep while trying to find a trig point that is hiding in plain sight.