Mulfran is a 524m high hill above Blaina. It is one of the more characterful hills in the area in that it has some clear paths / motorbike routes up and isn’t just covered in dense heather. The highest point is not marked in any way, but at least it has some visual interests with pathways and little mounds.
It has some good views, particularly as you head South down the valley. It would be a nice walk from the nearby village as the path is interesting and easy to follow – bliss compared to the dense heather that you spend most of your time ploughing through in the area.
Looking South you can see Mynydd James on the left and Mynydd Carn-y-cefn on the right – both are 550m high and frame the valley nicely.
The walk from Mulfran down to Blaina is nice, and you end up at a decent sized pond you can walk around before heading back up to Mynydd James – at which point the footpath pretty much disappears and you’re back to scrambling around again.