Glyndŵr's Way

Glyndŵr's Way (Welsh: Llwybr Glyndŵr) is a long-distance footpath in mid Wales. It runs for 135 miles (217 km) in an extended loop through Powys between Knighton and Welshpool, and anchored on Machynlleth to the west.[1]

Glyndŵr's Way
Welshpool is one of the trailheads
Length135 mi (217 km)
LocationWales
DesignationNational Trail
TrailheadsKnighton, Powys
Welshpool
UseHiking

History
Main article: Owain Glyndŵr

Its name derives from the early 15th century Welsh prince and folk hero Owain Glyndŵr, whose parliament sat in Machynlleth in 1404.[2] Glyndŵr's Way was granted National Trail status in 2000 to mark the beginning of the third millennium and the 600th anniversary of an ill-fated but long-running and culturally significant rebellion in 1400.

Route

The footpath officially begins in Knighton, on the English border, where it links with Offa's Dyke Path. Running in roughly a horseshoe shape, it passes small market towns such as Llanidloes and quiet villages including Abbeycwmhir and Llanbadarn Fynydd, traversing central Mid Wales to Machynlleth near the Dyfi estuary and returning across Wales via Llanbrynmair, Llangadfan and Lake Vyrnwy and the valley of the River Vyrnwy to Welshpool 4 miles (6.4 km) from the Wales–England border.

Some walkers complete it start to finish in about 10 days, some complete it in sections over various weekends, and some just walk the section that appeals to them. The route is varied, is often challenging, and should not be attempted without preparation. Accommodation can be booked all along the route at hotels, guest houses or campsites.

The route passes nationally important Welsh natural habitats such as sessile oak woodlands, upland mire and heath, and ancient hedgerows. The area from Penfforddlas to Aberhosan is noted for its heather moorlands.[1]

See also

References
  1. "Glyndwr's Way National Trail Guide, Kittiwake Books". kittiwake-books.co.uk. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  2. The Welsh Academy encyclopaedia of Wales. Davies, John, 1938-, Academi Gymreig. Cardiff, Wales: University of Wales Press. 2008. ISBN 978-1-84972-709-9. OCLC 692604080.CS1 maint: others (link)


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