Mynydd Myddfai

Perched above the legendary village of Myddfai, this broad 440m ridge offers stellar views of the Usk Reservoir without the knee-crunching drama of the higher peaks. It’s the perfect spot for hikers who prefer their inclines manageable and their myths of medieval herbalists plentiful.

• •The hill overlooks the village of Myddfai, famous for the 12th-century 'Physicians of Myddfai' who supposedly learned their herbal secrets from the magical Lady of the Lake.
• •At 440 metres, the summit is marked by a trig point that sits on a broad plateau, making it a key waypoint within the Fforest Fawr Geopark’s geological landscape.
• •The ridge features three or four distinct tops separated by cols, allowing you to celebrate 'reaching the summit' multiple times before you actually find the one with the concrete pillar.
• •To the southeast, the slopes descend gently toward Glasfynydd Forest, a dense woodland block that encircles the Usk Reservoir and provides a dramatic, dark green backdrop to your hike.
• •The 'steep' northwest side is essentially nature’s way of testing if your calves are still functioning after a pub lunch in Llandovery, though the local sheep will still outrun you without breaking a sweat.