Glyndwr's Way - South Section
Contours Walking Holidays
Glyndwr's Way - South Section
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A walk from Knighton to Machynlleth through the rolling hills and farmland of Mid Wales.
From £515 per person
More holidays on the Glyndŵr's Way trailThe South section of Glyndwr’s Way runs from the border town of Knighton to Machynlleth, the ancient capital of Wales, taking in the country’s turbulent history as well as its varied landscape and breath-taking scenery.
The rolling hills, open moors and rural farmland are peppered with quiet villages and bustling towns waiting to be explored, with chances to spot an abundance of rare wildlife in between.
The trail also boasts plenty of intriguing landmarks, such as Castell-y-Blaidd or ‘Wolf’s Castle’ and the Roman lead mining town of Dylife, meaning there is plenty to discover throughout your walk.
Exploring the narrow streets and ancient buildings of the border town of Knighton.
Spotting the abundance of birdlife soaring in the skies of Mid-Wales, including buzzards and the majestic red kite.
Admiring the far-reaching views towards Cadair Idris and Snowdonia.
Travel to Knighton where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Knighton to Felindre. 15 miles (24km)
Felindre to Abbeycwmhir. 15.5 miles (25km)
Abbeycwmhir to Llanidloes(T). 15.5 miles (25km)
Llanidloes(T) to Dylife. 14.5 miles (23km)
Dylife to Machynlleth. 14.5 miles (23km)
Depart from Machynlleth 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.
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 walk more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard.
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 walking on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Walker or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
It is very easy to travel to the start (and return home from the end) of the holiday using public transport. Please click here for more information.
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