Walk 
5 to 15 nights
60 to 135 mls (km)
Mid Wales
Moderate to Hard
Mar to Oct
£515
Glyndŵr’s Way National Trail
- Take respite in the tranquil and sparsely populated Mid-Wales countryside
- Visit and stay in charming market towns, including Llanidloes
- Walk one of Britain's newest National Trails
- Machynlleth, where Owain Glyndŵr set up his parliament
- Visit the Centre for Alternative Technology, a hub for inspiring and informing people about sustainable development
- Highest point at Foel Fadian (1,650ft) from which on a clear day views stretch out along the majestic Dulas Valley
Walking Glyndŵr's Way
The Glyndŵr Way follows a horseshoe line through long green valleys and the secluded hill-country of the Radnorshire Hills. Because of its remoteness, Glyndŵr was able to move rapidly and was an elusive presence along these numerous ‘cefnffyrdd’ ancient upland tracks - the key feature in his guerilla campaign against the English.
Today, the countryside has remained 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 great 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 Snowdonia to the north. The notable ranges are Cadair Idris 892m (2,928’) and Pumlumon Fawr 752m (2,468’), far removed from anything that resembles today’s world.
Active Travel Through Welsh Countryside
The trail takes you past a number of battle sites where Prince Owain Glyndŵr fought against the English in the 15th century. The 1401 Battle of Hyddgen, in the wilds of Pumlumon marked a turning point in Glyndŵr’s rebellion, and was to establish him as Prince and later King of Wales. The peaceful nature of the little church at Pilleth belies a more bloody history at the battle of Bryn Glas, which took place nearby in 1402. During this battle, Edmund Mortimer, a leading claimant to the English throne was captured and later married Glyndŵr’s daughter.
Pass through the attractive old town of Machynlleth, the half-way point of your walk, where Glyndwr held Wales' first Parliament in 1404. It was for a period the capital of Wales. Finish the walk at the ancient market town of Welshpool, where the Welsh language is alive and well. A visit to the famous 13C Powis Castle at the end of your walk is not to be missed.
In Welshpool, Glyndŵr’s Way links with Offa’s Dyke - if you wish, you can return along the impressive earthwork to your starting point at Knighton.
Our team would be delighted to talk to you about an itinerary for a walking holiday on Glyndŵr’s Way.
Celtic Trails has 20 years’ experience providing tailored, quality itineraries for walkers who appreciate good service, comfort and organisation.
Path Walkthrough
Hilly farmland, pastures and moorland make up the bulk 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 more to showcase this under-visited, but 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. Its true that Glyndŵr’s Way can throw some challenges at those who take to the trail, however the rewards are there in the fantastic views you get from the climb up.
Our Glyndŵr’s Way Itineraries
Knighton to Welshpool
Distance: 135 miles (217km)
GW1
15 Nights
from £1430
GW1 ~ Knighton to Welshpool ~ 15 / 14
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| Day | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1: | Arrive Knighton | |
| Day 2: | Knighton to Short Ditch | 9.5 miles/15.2km |
| Day 3: | Short Ditch to Felindre | 5.5 miles/8.8km |
| Day 4: | Felindre to Llanbadarn Fynydd | 7.5 miles/12km |
| Day 5: | Llanbadarn Fynydd to Abbeycwmhir | 8.5 miles/13.6km |
| Day 6: | Abbeycwmhir to Llanidloes | 15.5 miles/24.8km |
| Day 7: | Llanidloes to Afon Biga | 10 miles/16km |
| Day 8: | Afon Biga to Aberhosan | 9 miles/14.4km |
| Day 9: | Aberhosan to Machynlleth | 10 miles/16km |
| Day 10: | Machynlleth to Cemmaes Road | 9 miles/14.4km |
| Day 11: | Cemmaes Road to Llanbrynmair | 7 miles/11.2km |
| Day 12: | Llanbrynmair to Llangadfan | 11.5 miles/18.4km |
| Day 13: | Llangadfan to Pont Llogel | 10.5 miles/16.8km |
| Day 14: | Pont Llogel to Meifod | 11 miles/17.6km |
| Day 15: | Meifod to Welshpool | 11 miles/17.6km |
| Day 16: | Depart Welshpool |
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GW2
12 Nights
from £1225
GW2 ~ Knighton to Welshpool ~ 12 / 11
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| Day | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1: | Arrive Knighton | |
| Day 2: | Knighton to Short Ditch | 9.5 miles/15.2km |
| Day 3: | Short Ditch to Llanbadarn Fynydd | 12.5 miles/20km |
| Day 4: | Llanbadarn Fynydd to Abbeycwmhir | 8.5 miles/13.6km |
| Day 5: | Abbeycwmhir to Llanidloes | 15.5 miles/24.8km |
| Day 6: | Llanidloes to Dylife | 14.5 miles/23.2km |
| Day 7: | Dylife to Machynlleth | 14.5 miles/23.2km |
| Day 8: | Machynlleth to Llanbrynmair | 16 miles/25.6km |
| Day 9: | Llanbrynmair to Llangadfan | 11.5 miles/18.4km |
| Day 10: | Llangadfan to Pont Llogel | 10.5 miles/16.8km |
| Day 11: | Pont Llogel to Meifod | 11 miles/17.6km |
| Day 12: | Meifod to Welshpool | 11 miles/17.6km |
| Day 13: | Depart Welshpool |
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GW3
10 Nights
from £995
GW3 ~ Knighton to Welshpool ~ 10 / 9
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| Day | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1: | Arrive Knighton | |
| Day 2: | Knighton to Felindre | 15 miles/24km |
| Day 3: | Felindre to Abbeycwmhir | 15.5 miles/24.8km |
| Day 4: | Abbeycwmhir to Llanidloes | 15.5 miles/24.8km |
| Day 5: | Llanidloes to Dylife | 14.5 miles/23.2km |
| Day 6: | Dylife to Machynlleth | 14.5 miles/23.2km |
| Day 7: | Machynlleth to Llanbrynmair | 16 miles/25.6km |
| Day 8: | Llanbrynmair to Llanwddyn | 18 miles/28.9km |
| Day 9: | Llanwddyn to Meifod | 15 miles/24km |
| Day 10: | Meifod to Welshpool | 11 miles/17.6km |
| Day 11: | Depart Welshpool |
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Knighton to Machynlleth
Distance: 75 miles (120.5km)
GW5
7 Nights
from £740
GW5 ~ Knighton to Machynlleth ~ 7 / 6
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| Day | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1: | Arrive Knighton | |
| Day 2: | Knighton to Short Ditch | 9.5 miles/15.2km |
| Day 3: | Short Ditch to Llanbadarn Fynydd | 12.5 miles/20km |
| Day 4: | Llanbadarn Fynydd to Abbeycwmhir | 8.5 miles/13.6km |
| Day 5: | Abbeycwmhir to Llanidloes | 15.5 miles/24.8km |
| Day 6: | Llanidloes to Dylife | 14.5 miles/23.2km |
| Day 7: | Dylife to Machynlleth | 14.5 miles/23.2km |
| Day 8: | Depart Machynlleth |
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GW4
9 Nights
from £875
GW4 ~ Knighton to Machynlleth ~ 9 / 8
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| Day | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1: | Arrive Knighton | |
| Day 2: | Knighton to Short Ditch | 9.5 miles/15.2km |
| Day 3: | Short Ditch to Felindre | 5.5 miles/8.8km |
| Day 4: | Felindre to Llanbadarn Fynydd | 7 miles/11.2km |
| Day 5: | Llanbadarn Fynydd to Abbeycwmhir | 8.5 miles/13.6km |
| Day 6: | Abbeycwmhir to Llanidloes | 15.5 miles/24.8km |
| Day 7: | Llanidloes to Afon Biga | 10 miles/16km |
| Day 8: | Afon Biga to Aberhosan | 9 miles/14.4km |
| Day 9: | Aberhosan to Machynlleth | 10 mls/16km |
| Day 10: | Depart Machynlleth |
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GW6
6 Nights
from £630
GW6 ~ Knighton to Machynlleth ~ 6 / 5
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| Day | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1: | Arrive Knighton | |
| Day 2: | Knighton to Felindre | 15 miles/24km |
| Day 3: | Felindre to Abbeycwmhir | 15.5 miles/24.8km |
| Day 4: | Abbeycwmhir to Llanidloes | 15.5 miles/24.8km |
| Day 5: | Llanidloes to Dylife | 14.5 miles/23.2km |
| Day 6: | Dylife to Machynlleth | 14.5 miles/23.2km |
| Day 7: | Depart Machynlleth |
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Please note that due to the rural nature of this walk it will be necessary to stay at some accommodations for 2 nights. In such cases transfers between the path and your accommodation are included in your holiday cost.
Machynlleth to Welshpool
Distance: 60 miles (96.5km)
GW7
7 Nights
from £685
GW7 ~ Machynlleth to Welshpool ~ 7 / 6
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| Day | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1: | Arrive Machynlleth | |
| Day 2: | Machynlleth to Cemmaes Road | 9 miles/14.4km |
| Day 3: | Cemmaes Road to Llanbrynmair | 7 miles/11.2km |
| Day 4: | Llanbrynmair to Llangadfan | 11.5 miles/18.4km |
| Day 5: | Llangadfan to Pont Llogel | 10.5 miles/16.8km |
| Day 6: | Pont Llogel to Meifod | 11 miles/17.6km |
| Day 7: | Meifod to Welshpool | 11 miles/17.6km |
| Day 8: | Depart Welshpool |
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GW8
6 Nights
from £615
GW8 ~ Machynlleth to Welshpool ~ 6 / 5
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| Day | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1: | Arrive Machynlleth | |
| Day 2: | Machynlleth to Llanbrynmair | 16 miles/25.6km |
| Day 3: | Llanbrynmair to Llangadfan | 11.5 miles/18.4km |
| Day 4: | Llangadfan to Pont Llogel | 10.5 miles/16.8km |
| Day 5: | Pont Llogel to Meifod | 11 miles/17.6km |
| Day 6: | Meifod to Welshpool | 11 miles/17.6km |
| Day 7: | Depart Welshpool |
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GW9
5 Nights
from £515
GW9 ~ Machynlleth to Welshpool ~ 5 / 4
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| Day | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1: | Arrive Machynlleth | |
| Day 2: | Machynlleth to Llanbrynmair | 16 miles/25.6km |
| Day 3: | Llanbrynmair to Llanwddyn | 18 miles/28.9km |
| Day 4: | Llanwddyn to Meifod | 15 miles/24km |
| Day 5: | Meifod to Welshpool | 11 miles/17.6km |
| Day 6: | Depart Welshpool |
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- Good standard accommodation at a mixture of Guesthouses, Farmhouses, local Inns and B&B’s with en-suite or private facilities wherever possible
- Breakfast
- Luggage transfers
- Personal transfer between accommodation and path that form a part of our standard package
- Route planning
- Walk pack including Trail Guide and mapping, itinerary, accommodation directions and route notes, lunch and dinner information, restaurant recommendations and holiday planning details
You choose which day you would like your holiday to start on. We will book your holiday in accordance with your requirements.
Our Glyndŵr’s Way holidays are available to walk March to October.
In theory, the path can be taken at any point of the year (except perhaps the depths of winter), but as ever with walking in Wales, the weather is notoriously changeable and avoiding bad spells of rainfall is wholly dependent on how lucky you are that day.
Railway stations are located in Knighton, Machynlleth and Welshpool.
If you prefer to arrive by car, you can leave your car at the Offa’s Dyke Centre in Knighton (with prior authorisation).
Taxis
Machynlleth to Knighton - prices available upon request.
Welshpool to Knighton - prices available upon request.
Glyndŵr’s Way Client Reviews
4.8/5 based on 32 reviews
Celtic Trails feels like personal service. Attention to detail and excellent communication. Fabulous scenery, interesting history and we saw no one else walking until the last day when we saw three people briefly.
Anon - October 2021
Glyndwr's Way was a delight. All days stunningly beautiful. I would describe Celtic Trails as trouble free, well organised, decent accommodation, good info re local shops / refreshments.
Anon - October 2021
Exemplary service from Celtic Trails. Great communication and attention to detail. Very thoughtful company. Clearly care about what they do. Walked St. Cuthbert's with you in June 2021 - also super. Being close to nature and being outdoor is elixir for the soul! Being active is living. The only way that anyone can truly exhale. Glyndwr's Way is a very special walk. We saw no one on the walk until the last day. Sublime experience. Views stunning. Quiet / silence was deafening. Very special.
Anon - August 2021
Celtic Trails were effortless, convenient, seamless. I had previously arranged everything myself. I raised lots of money for St. David's Hospice by completing this walk. I'm really pleased.
Michelle - August 2021
Worked without hitches. Celtic Trails were efficient. Transfers were all really friendly and efficient.
David & Judy, Stroud - August 2021
Best walk pack and overall organisation [compared to other companies]
M. Alcock - August 2021
Celtic Trails are clearly well organised and have strong relationships with their accommodation and transfer providers. A very professional service. Easy to deal with. Straightforward and trustworthy.
Richard Tookey - August 2021
I have recommended Celtic Trails to walkers en route. All ran smoothly. Penny was very accommodating when I wanted to adjust my holiday dates and when Covid restrictions necessitated further readjustments.
Michelle - June 2021
Professional, efficient, friendly service. We feel refreshed after this holiday. Nice and quiet walk with beautiful countryside.
Simon and Alison - June 2021
Celtic Trails are well organised. We recommended Celtic Trails en route to another walker who had booked with a rival.
Anon - June 2021
Well organised, decent accommodation, good information Good to get away from my house for 10 days
Clive, Reading - September 2020
We very much enjoyed - long distance walking is our favourite form of holiday. Celtic Trails were friendly and efficient and would would recommend them to a friend.
Anon. - September 2019
Thank you, Celtic Trails, for your arrangements - very good accommodations.
Anon - September 2019
Everything worked as planned. It was very quiet - we walked 11 miles before seeing anyone one day. We only saw 5 - 6 cars!
Anon. - August 2019
Enjoyed the scenery, good accommodation. Celtic Trails were positive and well-organised.
Craigen - August 2019
Celtic Trails were 1st class - everything executed smoothly, accommodations always pleasant and several were superb. A walking holiday is the best way to really get to know the country and some of its people.
H. Gibson - August 2019
It was perfect - always :-) Celtic Trail were 100% professional, friendly and flexible. This was out first time with a company and we would recommend them to a friend.
Reimann - July 2019
This is the 4th trail we have done with you - always a real pleasure and much better than other companies; very efficient service; excellent accommodation, with positive hosts; good documentation; all transfers included.
D. Evans - July 2019
The experience was great. The accommodation were chosen really well, nice hosts and good food! I also like the plan, shorter walking hours in the beginning and the end of the trip. Of course, the trail is well-marked and the weather co-operated for the most part.
Anon. - May 2019
Penny was very efficient, professional and friendly. I was very impressed with the very details 'walk pack'. I love walking on my own, so that I can concentrate on the views and sounds around me and not be distracted by conversation.
Nick B-B - May 2019
Everything worked to plan, much easier than booking ourselves and valued the suggested itinerary. We wouldn't have thought of the two-night stops ourselves. We enjoy point to point walks and the scenery on Glyndwr's Way is spectacular. A definitely under-rated part of the country.
A. Stares - May 2019
Everything worked to plan, much easier than booking ourselves and valued the suggested itinerary. We wouldn't have thought of the two-night stops ourselves. We enjoy point to point walks and the scenery on Glyndwr's Way is spectacular. A definitely under-rated part of the country.
A. Stares - May 2019
It's a great walk.
H. Morris - May 2019
We always have these holidays as we love being in the countryside; outdoor all day and we really enjoy walking - husband enjoyed Wales as a child, so wanted to return. We do walks like this across UK and Europe 2 or 3 times every year and hope to carry on in repeat places and new places.
P & D - April 2019
Thank you for organising everything - so much simpler than sorting it all myself. Walking alone - it was good to know I'd be missed by someone at the end of the day if I was injured and didn't show up when expected.
D.C. - October 2018
Celtic Trails were excellent and met my expectations. What I most enjoyed about this walk was the remoteness and the scener
P.E. - September 2018
We enjoyed the remote countryside - it was very scenic, despite three misty days.
G.D. - August 2018
We loved the remoteness and the silence of this walk.
M.H. - August 2018
Walking is living.
Noor de Lange - May 2018
"Overall everything was excellent - totally up to expectations."
Williams - July 2017
"This is a lovely walk, not too ambitious, but absolutely beautiful in the spring. The walk from Dylife to Machynlleth on a glorious spring day was totally memorable. After such a pleasant stay with Maya at Bron Y Llys we were already singing, but the views at Glaslyn blew us away. We were warmly welcomed by everyone in Mid Wales and would encourage anyone thinking of doing this walk to book up."
East - July 2017
"Celtic Trails compared very well with other companies. Pleased with accommodation, especially with our request regarding bed sizes - which went without a hitch, Thank-you."
Jones - June 2017
Booking Request - Glyndŵr’s Way
We will check your details and come back to you within two working days with a personalised estimate based on your requirements. We will then formally request a deposit of £150 per person (£100 per person for a single centre break) and book all your arrangements - find out about our full booking process here.
Please note this does not constitute a booking confirmation, we kindly ask you to refrain from booking any travel until we have confirmed all your arrangements.
Still Have Questions?If you are still unsure on any of your requirements, please do enquire with us first and one of our friendly team will be happy to help you with any queries you have.
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Sample Accommodations
Please note: exact accommodation booked will depend on availability.