Werfa
Cresting above the heart of the Welsh Valleys, the mountain of Werfa boasts thrills, views and a deep connection to the land itself, as the origin point for Wales’s most famous hymn.
You can see the ancient cairn of Carn-yr-hyrddod about a kilometre south of the Bridleway and may choose to take a path down there to look more closely and to take in the spectacular southerly views.
It is in this majestic landscape that Daniel James, known also by his bardic name of Gwyrosydd, composed the legendary Welsh hymn Calon Lân. Now a cornerstone of Welsh cultural identity, its integration into Welsh Rugby has made it a household song. Take a rest out of the wind and listen to it on your phone, while soaking up the atmosphere of the landscape and remembering the famous Welsh names who kept the culture alive.