Glyndŵr's Way - North Section
Explore the northern stretch of Glyndŵr's Way on a shortened self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Glyndŵr's Way - North Section
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A walking holiday tracing the history of Owain Glyndŵr through the spectacular landscape of Mid Wales.
From £485 per person
In the early 15th century, Owain Glyndŵr led an 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. Beginning in the old market town of Knighton on the English border, the walk enjoys a landscape of rich farmland, rounded hills, quiet forests, gentle riverbanks and hidden valleys, with excellent, far-reaching views throughout.
As well as many wonderful little settlements, Glyndŵr's Way boasts a wealth of amazing history to discover, with landmarks of interest including the ruins of Abbey Cwmhir and the magnificent Powis Castle.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
From £605 per person
The North section of Glyndwr’s Way starts in the historic town of Machynlleth and takes in the fine scenery and fascinating history of Mid Wales on the way to the border town of Welshpool.
The walk traverses open moorland, pretty forests and rolling hills, taking in wonderful mountain and valley views along the way. Wildlife and wildflowers are abundant along the route as well as fascinating historical landmarks, including the medieval Powis Castle and a centre dedicated to Owain Glyndwr in Machynlleth, offering something of interest to satisfy every walker.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLYWN1 | From Machynlleth(L) to Welshpool(L) | 4 days walking | £605 | |
| GLYWN2 | From Machynlleth(L) to Welshpool(L) | 5 days walking | £725 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLYWSB | From Llanidloes to Llanbrynmair(L) | 3 days walking | £485 |
Travel to Machynlleth(L) where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Machynlleth(L) to Llanbrynmair(L). 16 miles (25.5km) / 2949 ft (899 m) ascent
Llanbrynmair(L) to Llanwddyn(L). 18 miles (29km) / 2979 ft (908 m) ascent
Llanwddyn(L) to Meifod(L). 15 miles (24km) / 3612 ft (1101 m) ascent
Meifod(L) to Welshpool(L). 11 miles (17.5km) / 423 ft (129 m) ascent
Depart from Welshpool(L) after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
Admiring the views of the mountains in the Snowdonia National Park, including Cadair Idris.
Emerging at Lake Vyrynwy, with impressive views of the lake and its 33-arched dam.
Spotting the abundance of wildlife as you walk through the forests and farmland of Mid Wales.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
To find out more about the weather forecast for your chosen holiday's general location, please see the following websites:
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“I have now finished walking the northern section of Glyndwr's Way and it was a wonderful experience. Thank you for your help in organising my trip. Everything went smoothly, the weather was perfect, and all my accommodations were really excellent.”Mr Birch, Australia
“The holiday went like clockwork. In every case, the breakfasts were tasty, the people running every inn and B&B were so friendly and helpful, the taxi firms were there to move me to the right place, and my bag was always at the next overnight stop when I got there. I know that it's difficult to organise things and I appreciate the efforts that Contours makes. I do and will continue to recommend Contours for walking holidays. There were few people on the trail - I met one other couple who booked through Contours, and one couple who were also on the trail at about the same time. There are virtually no day walkers so it's possible to walk the who day without meeting anyone. The scenery is breathtaking in places. In summary, hard work but really worth it.”Mr Henderson, UK
“Very quiet path, but well-signed and moderate effort required. A real hidden treat.”Mr Ratcliffe, UK
“Countryside beautiful. Amazingly quiet, hardly met anyone on the walks. This is our 5th contours holiday. Each day was attractive.”Mr Colwill, UK
“Walked in a heatwave - never expected that in a million years! Everyone (apart from Kings Head) was very helpful, and we thoroughly enjoyed the holiday. Beautiful countryside, easy route to follow. A good mix of accommodation. It was all lovely as the scenery changes.”Mrs Clark, UK
“Definitely a hidden treasure! A wild and mysterious landscape. This northern section of Glyndwr’s Way seems little used. Signposts are excellent. A wonderfully varied walk with great views, stiff climbs, magical forests, pretty villages. Couldn’t have been better! Seamless service everyone! Many thanks!”Mr Ball, UK
Dog friendly