Glyndŵr’s Way
In the early 15th Century, Owain Glyndŵr led an audacious, but ultimately ill-fated rebellion against English rule. This superb walk through some of the finest scenery in Wales visits many of the sites connected with his campaign for an independent Welsh nation.
Glyndŵr's Way begins in the attractive old market town of Knighton on the English border, which, like Welshpool at the end of the trail, was attacked by Glyndŵr's soldiers in the early years of his campaign. From here it heads west across a landscape of rich farmland, rounded hills and hidden valleys sheltering sleepy villages, to the ruins of Abbey Cwmhir, which was destroyed by Glyndŵr when he discovered that the monks were supporting the English. Switching north, the trail crosses fields criss-crossed with hedgerows of hawthorn and honeysuckle, forest and windswept hills with far-reaching views, to the friendly little town of Llanidloes. It follows the shores of Llŷn Clywedog, crosses the heather-clad slopes of Plynlimon where Glyndŵr raised his standard and won his first victory over the English, and then descends to the bustling little market town of Machynlleth, where Glyndŵr established his first Welsh parliament. From Machynlleth the trail turns east towards the Berwyn Mountains and Llŷn Efyrnwy across wild and lonely hills with spectacular views across the lovely Dyfi Valley to the brooding bulk of Cadair Idris. Leaving the little village of Llanwddyn on the shores of Llŷn Efyrnwy, the trail follows forest tracks and riverside paths to the pretty little village of Pontrobert, before meandering through farmland to the old border town of Welshpool and magnificent Powis Castle.
Glyndŵr’s Way
| Total Distance | 133 miles (213 km) |
| Start and Finish | Knighton to Welshpool |
| Availability | All Year |
| Tour Code | Itinerary | Tour Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLYW1 | 10 nights, 9 days walking | £640 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| GLYW2 | 11 nights, 10 days walking | £705 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| GLYW3 | 12 nights, 11 days walking | £770 per person | More Information | Book Online |
Our prices are based upon two people sharing a room. If you are walking on your own there is a single supplement of £22 per night. You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops. For each extra night add £45 per person. All of our prices are in British pounds (£). Use our currency converter to convert British pounds (£) to your country’s currency.
Glyndŵr’s Way and the Offa’s Dyke Link Path
An enticing prospect on reaching Welshpool is to extend the walk by returning to Knighton along Offa’s Dyke Path.
| Total Distance | 163 miles (261 km) |
| Start and Finish | Circular trail beginning at Knighton |
| Availability | All Year |
| Tour Code | Itinerary | Tour Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLYW1+ODLP1 | 12 nights, 11 days walking | £790 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| GLYW1+ODLP2 | 13 nights, 12 days walking | £860 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| GLYW2+ODLP1 | 13 nights, 12 days walking | £850 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| GLYW2+ODLP2 | 14 nights, 13 days walking | £920 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| GLYW3+ODLP1 | 14 nights, 13 days walking | £910 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| GLYW3+ODLP2 | 15 nights, 14 days walking | £980 per person | More Information | Book Online |
Our prices are based upon two people sharing a room. If you are walking on your own there is a single supplement of £22 per night. You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops. For each extra night add £45 per person. All of our prices are in British pounds (£). Use our currency converter to convert British pounds (£) to your country’s currency.
Don’t have the time for the complete walk?
We also offer the Glyndŵr’s Way in two sections, each of which is a wonderful walk in its own right, giving those with less time the opportunity to complete the trail in stages.
Glyndŵr’s Way - Southern Section
| Total Distance | 75 miles (120 km) |
| Start and Finish | Knighton to Machynlleth |
| Availability | All Year |
| Tour Code | Itinerary | Tour Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLYWS1 | 6 nights, 5 days walking | £400 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| GLYWS2 | 7 nights, 6 days walking | £475 per person | More Information | Book Online |
Our prices are based upon two people sharing a room. If you are walking on your own there is a single supplement of £22 per night. You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops. For each extra night add £45 per person. All of our prices are in British pounds (£). Use our currency converter to convert British pounds (£) to your country’s currency.
Glyndŵr’s Way - Northern Section
| Total Distance | 58 miles (93 km) |
| Start and Finish | Machynlleth to Welshpool |
| Availability | All Year |
| Tour Code | Itinerary | Tour Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLYWN1 | 5 nights, 4 days walking | £335 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| GLYWN2 | 6 nights, 5 days walking | £400 per person | More Information | Book Online |
Our prices are based upon two people sharing a room. If you are walking on your own there is a single supplement of £22 per night. You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops. For each extra night add £45 per person. All of our prices are in British pounds (£). Use our currency converter to convert British pounds (£) to your country’s currency.