WalkGlyndwr's Way
Guided Inn to Inn Walk
Knighton to Welshpool: 10 nights accom. and 9 days guided walking
Our guided inn to inn walking holidays include expertly chosen quality accommodation, baggage transfer and an experienced walk leader with local knowledge of the route.
Guided Walking Holiday: Glyndwr's Way - Detailed Itinerary
Overnight accommodation in Knighton
Knighton is an attractive and busy market town near the English border that boasts some well preserved Tudor houses in a section of the town brimming with character. This charming area is also the official start of The Glyndwr's Way. Leaving the town, the Way rises steadily up Garth Hill (346m) affording great views back towards Knighton and the way ahead. The track trails past pine-skirted Bailey Hill before descending into historic Llangunllo, with its 13th century church. From the village, the trail undulates over farmland, and heather-clad moors rewarding with stunning pastoral views of the Welsh valleys, before the trail zigzags into Felindre, our night's accommodation.
Day 2: Felindre to Abbeycwmhir – 14 miles/22.5km
Leaving Felindre, The Glyndwr's Way gently rises through pretty farmland past an ancient earthwork known as Castell-y-Blaidd (Wolf's Castle) towards Llanbadarn Fynydd, a good early lunch stop. Feeling refreshed, the trail strides out into the scenic Welsh moorland, which is followed by a fine ridge walk which gives astounding views of the valleys and back towards the English border country. The trail descends steadily through Bachell Brook and into Abbeycwmhir, our night's accommodation. Abbeycwmhir, is a small hamlet with a large history and boasts some fine ruins of a huge 12th century Cistercian abbey along with a mill and a lovely church sitting proudly in the village.
Day 3: Abbeycwmhir to Llanidloes – 15.5 miles/25km
Leaving the pretty hamlet of Abbeycwmhir, the trail soon welcomes quite spectacular views as the route steadily ascends up to the ridge of Upper Esgair Hill. The trail continues to undulate opening up to reveal more panoramic views to the peak of Cadair Idris (893m) set against a beautiful tapestry of valleys, fields and farms. After this glorious section of The Glyndwr's Way, the trail twists and turns until reaching the footbridge in attractive Llanidloes, which boasts a 16th century market hall, and 14th century church by the River Severn with magnificent arches.
Day 4: Llanidloes to Dylife – 16 miles/25.5km
The trail leaves this charming hamlet by crossing the River Severn and linking up temporarily with the Severn Way Path through an attractive forest. The track rejoins the Glyndwr's Way descending into the Clywedog Valley with its imposing dam and the interesting ruins of the 19th century Bryntail lead mine. From the valley the trail strides along pretty forest tracks alive with birdlife such as Red Kites before crossing heather-clad moorland. The Glyndwr's Way now follows in the footsteps of the Romans as the path follows ancient Roman cart tracks which are still visible worn into the stone path, en route to the village of Dylife, our night's accommodation.
Day 5: Dylife to Machynlleth - 14.5 miles/23.5km
This fantastic National Trail leaves the village heading steadily through, beautiful, windswept moorland and past the rugged glacial valley of Afon Clywedog. The trail descends gradually through further attractive moorland past the edge of the stunning Glaslyn Lake, a well renowned nature reserve set against the beautiful backdrop of Foel Fadian hill(564m). The trail is now at the highest point of Glyndwr's Way and rewards with a remarkable and dramatic panorama of green valleys and peaks. After following an undulating and satisfying track, The Glyndwr's Way marches into Machynlleth, the ancient capital of Wales, via the ‘Roman Steps', an apt method of entering this historic town, home of Owain Glyndwr's sought after Welsh Parliament House.
Day 6: Machynlleth to Llanbrynmair - 14 miles/22.5km
From Machynlleth, the trail heads through pleasant farmland paths and lanes to the hamlet of Penegroes. The route once more climbs into lovely, open moorland revealing the imposing mountain peaks of Cadair Idris towards Cemmaes Road. After an initial climb, the route strides pleasantly through rolling hills and scenic valleys, and along a forest track. Emerging from the forest, the views ahead are astounding, revealing a beautiful green and rolling landscape towards the sea, and towards our night's accommodation in Llanwddyn.
Day 7: Llanbrynmair to Llanwddyn - 17.5 miles/28km
The Glyndwr's Way leaves the village through a pretty farmland track before ascending up a lush pastoral valley, which rewards with stunning views from the forest at the summit. The trail strides through the woodland , crossing farms and fields before climbing to the edge of Pen Coed (360m) and the heather-clad moorland beyond. The trail arrows through a huge forest to emerge into the open moorland facing the delightful spectacle of Lake Vrynwy, and its spectacular 33-arched dam. Lake Vrynwy is based in the village of Llanwddyn, our night's accommodation, and has plenty to offer walkers not least of which is the renowned sunset over the Lake.
Day 8: Llanwddyn to Pontrobert - 12miles/19.5km
Leaving the village, the route follows gentle forest tracks and quiet country roads to the village of Pont Llogel. The path then follows a pleasant path along the serene River Vyrnwy before cutting inland over pretty farmland. The Glyndwr's Way follows the course of the river through woodland, and into the attractive village of Pontrobert, our night's accommodation, and a favoured spot for Kingfishers in the riverside setting.
Day 9: Pontrobert to Welshpool 13.5miles/21.5km
The final day of this serene and spectacular National Trail begins, as the track leaves Pontrobert heading through gentle farm and woodland. The trail reaches Meifod, with its lovely church and grounds before climbing pleasantly through the wooded valley of Broniarth Hill. The Glyndwr's Way track traverses pretty pastoral land before climbing a hill at Figyn Wood. At the summit, the valley and mountain views are spectacular and will arouse a real sense of accomplishment as the finish to this great walk draws near. The Glyndwr's Way descends steadily into Welshpool marking the end of this magnificent trail, set against a backdrop of 13th century Powis Castle, one of the finest properties in Wales and a fitting finale.
Please be aware that slight variations to these itineraries may have to be made due to the availability of accommodation.
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