Follow Glyndŵr's Way from Knighton to Welshpool through the quiet hills and valleys of Mid Wales. This 135-mile National Trail crosses remote farmland, open moorland and wooded valleys, passing Llyn Clywedog and Machynlleth, where Owain Glyndŵr held his parliament. Frequent climbs and long stretches between villages make this a rewarding walk, with shorter sections and different paces available.
Follow quiet tracks across rolling hills, grazing land and remote Welsh farmland.
Look down across the reservoir from the hills beyond Llanidloes.
Reach the trail's highest point, with views towards the Dyfi Valley.
Explore the town where Owain Glyndŵr held his parliament in 1404.
See the reservoir and its wooded surroundings from the surrounding hills.
Finish the National Trail in Welshpool, with Powis Castle nearby.
Glyndŵr's Way rewards those who enjoy a quieter long-distance walk. Between Knighton and Welshpool, the path crosses sheep-grazed hills, wooded valleys and open moorland, often with little company. The repeated climbs take effort, but the sense of travelling across Mid Wales on foot grows with every stage.
From Knighton, climb through the Radnorshire Hills towards Llanidloes, then pass above Llyn Clywedog and cross higher ground towards Machynlleth. Continue through the hills near Lake Vyrnwy to Welshpool. Expect grassy tracks, field paths, quiet lanes and occasionally boggy moorland, with frequent ascents and sections where navigation requires care in poor visibility.
The trail takes its name from Owain Glyndŵr, who led a Welsh uprising in the early 15th century. Near Pumlumon, the route crosses country associated with the Battle of Hyddgen. In Machynlleth, Glyndŵr held his parliament in 1404. These historic connections add another dimension to the journey through the remote hills of Mid Wales.
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GW6BEST FOR THE FIRST HALF
Follow the first half of Glyndŵr's Way from Knighton through the Radnorshire Hills to Machynlleth. The route passes Abbeycwmhir and Llanidloes before crossing higher, more remote country towards the town where Owain Glyndŵr held his parliament in 1404. Daily distances are substantial, making this a shorter holiday but not an easier one.
Most PopularGW3BEST FOR THE COMPLETE TRAIL
Walk Glyndŵr's Way from Knighton to Welshpool, following the complete National Trail through the hills and valleys of Mid Wales. The route passes Llanidloes and Machynlleth before continuing north towards Lake Vyrnwy and the final approach to Welshpool. This is the faster full-trail itinerary, with several long walking days.
GWL2BEST FOR A CIRCULAR LONG-DISTANCE WALK
Complete Glyndŵr's Way from Knighton to Welshpool, then follow Offa's Dyke Path south to return to your starting point. It turns the journey into a substantial circular walk through Mid Wales and the Welsh Borders, combining the quieter hills of Glyndŵr's Way with a very different final section back to Knighton.
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Set among the wooded hills of northern Powys, Lake Vyrnwy is a Victorian reservoir known for its stone dam and surrounding forest. Glyndŵr's Way passes through higher countryside above the lake, with views towards its waters on the northern section of the National Trail.
Llanidloes is a historic market town on the River Severn, with independent shops, cafés and traditional buildings. It makes a welcome stop on the first half of Glyndŵr's Way before the trail climbs towards Llyn Clywedog and the higher ground beyond.
Looking for different mileages or a different number of nights? Please contact us to discuss how our itineraries can be adjusted to meet your specific needs.
Looking for different mileages or a different number of nights? Please contact us to discuss how our itineraries can be adjusted to meet your specific needs.
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