Glyndŵr’s Way Walking Holidays

The Glyndŵr Way follows a horseshoe line through long green valleys and the secluded hill-country of the Radnorshire Hills. The remote landscape allowed Glyndŵr to move rapidly and was an elusive presence along these numerous ‘cefnffyrdd’ ancient upland tracks - the key feature in his guerrilla campaign against the English.

Today, the countryside has hardly changed from those turbulent bygone times. The Glyndŵr way takes you through the beautiful, secluded hill-country of Mid Wales, where it is unlikely you will be troubled by crowds; for many, the unspoilt beauty and solitude of the route is its main attraction.

Your walk takes you through a wide variety of exciting scenery and terrain. Beginning in Knighton, you soon leave the crowds and head into the East Radnorshire Hills, walking through ancient woodland, over rolling hills, past remote farms and isolated, close-knit, friendly Welsh hamlets.

You come upon wide lakes and reservoirs, views over the steep wooded valleys and the mystical setting of Lake Vyrnwy. The descent to the spectacular setting of Llyn Clywedog will remain with you for some time to come. Enjoy the stillness and solitude of the high open moorland, with panoramic views of Mid Wales and Cardigan Bay in the west, and across to the dramatic peaks of Eryri (Snowdonia) to the north. The notable ranges are Cadair Idris 892m (2,928ft) and Pumlumon Fawr 752m (2,468ft), far removed from anything that resembles today’s world.

Hilly farmland, pastures and moorland contribute to the majority of topography on the Glyndŵr’s Way. The scenery is very easy on the eye, with far reaching views and panorama of the surrounding hillside and forests that make up one of Britain's newest National Trails. Glyndŵr’s Way is unusual in so much as although it is named after a historic figure, the route has been devised to showcase this under-visited yet picturesque part of the Welsh countryside.

This is quite a strenuous walk, with continuing ascents and descents following back to back as the route takes you through the hills of Powys. Navigation however, shouldn't be a problem with the route being a National Trail. It's true that Glyndŵr’s Way can throw some challenges at those who take to the trail, however the rewards are substantial in the fantastic views from the climbs.