Walking Glyndwr's Way

A National Trail through mid-Wales
Guidebook to walking Glyndwr's Way, a long-distance National Trail through mid-Wales. The 135 mile route from Knighton to Welshpool via Machynlleth takes 9 days to walk, and 2 more days (29 miles) to complete the loop down the Offa's Dyke Path to create a circular trail. A lovely trail through quiet hills, forests and rolling countryside.

A guidebook to walking Glyndwr’s Way, a 217km (135 mile) National Trail winding through the hills, forests, and river valleys of mid-Wales. From Knighton to Welshpool via Machynlleth, the trail offers dramatic upland scenery, hidden lakes, historic ruins, and quiet market towns, providing walkers with a sense of discovery through the heart of rural Wales.

Suitable for long-distance walkers, Glyndwr’s Way can be completed in around nine days, with stages ranging from 18 to 29km (11–18 miles). Optional additions include two stages of the Offa’s Dyke National Trail to create a circular walk, as well as an ascent of Pumlumon Fawr for those seeking extra challenge. Highlights along the route include the Abbeycwmhir ruins, Llyn Clywedog, Dylife mines, Parliament House at Machynlleth, Dyfnant Forest, Llyn Efyrnwy, Ann Griffiths Walk, and the gardens and grounds of Powis Castle.

• 9 main stages covering Glyndwr’s Way from Knighton to Welshpool, with distances, terrain notes, and optional circular or summit extensions
• Step-by-step route descriptions supported by 1:50,000 Ordnance Survey maps for each stage, ensuring accurate navigation throughout the trail
• Downloadable GPX files for Glyndwr’s Way, compatible with GPS devices and smartphone apps
• Detailed information on accommodation, refreshments, public transport, and facilities along the route to aid planning
• Practical advice on preparation, walking safely in upland and forested terrain, and understanding the cultural and historical highlights of mid-Wales
• Pronunciation guide and topographical glossary included to help walkers engage with Welsh place names and landscape features

Plan your Glyndwr’s Way adventure with confidence with this definitive guidebook.

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