Routes up
Werfa routes: 4 ways to the top
Main Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Ogmore ValeModerate
This route follows the main ridge of Mynydd Llangeinwyr, offering expansive views of the surrounding valleys.
Southern ApproachHiking · 6km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 50m · from NantymoelModerate
The Southern Approach takes you through scenic moorland before ascending to the summit.
Eastern ScrambleScrambling · 5km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 50m · from GlyncorrwgGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a Grade 1 scramble up the eastern face, suitable for experienced scramblers.
Western Ridge ClimbClimbing · 7km · from MaestegGrade 3 Climb
The Western Ridge Climb is a challenging ascent requiring technical climbing skills and equipment.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Werfa today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Werfa each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 568m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Werfa each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:01, sunset 16:54
9h 54m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:49 and starts 16:05. From the summit you see the sun 06:56 to 16:59.
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About Werfa
Werfa is 568 m (1,864 ft) high with 88 m of prominence. It is in Neath to Chepstow, Wales. OS grid reference SS912947. It is the 3rd highest of the 23 summits Peakify lists in Neath to Chepstow. The nearest summits are Mynydd Caerau (2.2 km), Craig y Llyn (8.4 km) and Craig y Llyn (8.4 km).
How high is Werfa?
Werfa is 568 metres high with 88 metres of prominence.
Where is Werfa?
Werfa is listed in Neath to Chepstow, Wales.
Are there routes for Werfa?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Werfa, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Main Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Werfa today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for Werfa?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
