Glyndwr's Way/Llwybr Glyndwr National Trail
217 km / 135 miles
Powys
Named after Owain Glyndwr, the 15th century warrior/statesman who attempted to establish an independent Welsh nation, the route is by, or close to, many sites connected with his rebellion. It links with Offa's Dyke Path National Trail at both ends and passes through Abbey Cwmhir, Llanidloes, Machynlleth, Llangadfan and Hope.
The route became a National Trail in 2000 and part of the upgrade significantly reduced the amount of road walking.
The Ann Griffiths Walk (7 miles) between Pont Llogel and Pontrobert along the Afon Efyrnwy links into Glyndwr's Way National Trail at each end catering for a circular route of about 16 miles.
The LDWA National Trails Register offers certificates for completers of several British National Trails.
Details:
| Path Type: | National Trails (England & Wales) | |
| Waymark: | National Trail Acorn and Welsh Dragon | |
| Attributes: | Challenging; Downland/Wolds; Moorland | |
| Start: | SO283724 - Knighton, Powys  |
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| Finish: | SJ227074 - Welshpool, Powys |
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| Open Date: | 2000 | |
| Web Sites: | Glyndwrs Way - NT Website | |
| Powys Council LDPs | ||
| Accommodation on Glyndwr's Way National Trail |
Publications, Badges and Certificates:
| Certificate: | Certificate for National Trails (Long Distance Walkers Association - 2009) |
| Paperback: | Glyndwr's Way: National Trail Guides (Aurum Press - 2004) |
| Paperback: | Glyndwr’s Way (Cicerone Press - 2005) |
| Illustrated Map: | Map of England and Wales Walking Routes (Arty2 Ltd - 2010) |
| Paperback: | Owain Glyndwr's Way (Gwasg Carreg Gwalch - 2001) |
| Leaflet: | Glyndwr's Way/Llwybr Glyndwr (Machynlleth Tourist Information Centre - 2000) |
| Booklet: | Offa's Dyke Path & Glyndwyr's Way: Accommodation Guide (Offa's Dyke Association - Annual) |
| Looseleaf: | Backpackers & Camping List for Offa's Dyke Path and Glyndwyr's Way (Offa's Dyke Association - Annual) |
| Accommodation list: | Walking in Mid Wales & Brecon Beacons (Powys County Council - 2005) |
| Booklet: | Ann Griffiths Walk (Powys County Council) |
| Badge: | Badge for Glyndwr's Way (Offa's Dyke Association) |
| Paperback: | National Trails: The National Trials of England, Scotland & Wales (Cicerone Press - 2007) |
| Paperback: | Big Walks Of Great Britain (Summersdale Publications - 2007) |
| Looseleaf: | Glyndwrs Way: Trail Officers Bulletin (Powys County Council) |
Maps: |
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| Purchase Ordnance Survey Maps (path is named on OS maps): | |
| OS Landranger: | 124, 125, 126, 135, 136, 137, 147, 148 |
| OS Explorer: | 23, 200, 201, 214, 215, 216, 239 |
| OS Explorer Active: | 23, 200, 201, 214, 215, 216, 239 |
| Digital Maps: | |
| Digital Mapping (25k Scale): | MEMORY-MAP V5 GLYNDWR'S WAY OS 1:25,000 (Memory-Map Europe) |
| Digital Mapping (25k Scale): | Glyndwr's Way 1:25k & 1:50k (Satmap - 2009) |
Walking Support Providers:
| Support Providers: | Guided and Self-Guided Walking Holidays (Drover Holidays) |
| Support Providers: | Self Guided Walking and Cycling Holidays and Baggage Transfer (Byways Breaks) |
| Support Providers: | Self-Guided Walking Holidays (Contours Walking Holidays) |
| Support Providers: | Self-Guided Walking Holidays (Celtic Trails Walking Holidays) |
| Support Providers: | Self-guided walking holidays with baggage transfer (The Walking Holiday Company) |
Group Accommodation within 5 Km of this Path:
| Bunk House: | Mid Wales Bunkhouse, St Harmon, Rhayader | 2 Km |
| Bunk House: | Plasnewydd Bunkhouse, Gorn Road, Llanidloes, Powys | < 1 Km |
| Bunk House: | Old Weather Station | < 1 Km |
Connected Paths:
| Path Highlights: | Glyndwr's Way Highlights |
| National Trails (England & Wales): | Offa's Dyke Path National Trail; Wales Coast Path |
| Paths Marked on OS mapping: | Ann Griffiths Walk; Pererindod Melangell; Severn Way |
| Other Paths: | Birmingham and Aberystwyth Walk; Cambrian Way; Cistercian Way (Wales); Coast to Coast - Snowdonia to the Gower; Dyfi Valley Way; Elan Valley Way; Hope House Way; Montgomery Canal; Radnor Forest Ride; Riversides Way; Sarn Helen; Sarn Sabrina Walk; Teme Valley Walk; Teme Valley Way; Upper Lugg Valley Walk; William Morgan Ride Click to show 13 more Other Paths |
Downloads:
| GPS Exchange Format Route File: | Glyndwr's Way/Llwybr Glyndwr National Trail GPX Exchange Format Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
| MemoryMap Route file: | Glyndwr's Way/Llwybr Glyndwr National Trail Memory Map Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
| Tracklogs Route file: | Glyndwr's Way Tracklogs Route file | Login to Download (Members Only) |
Route Profile:
| 218.0 Km (135.5 miles) 7,180 m (23,556 ft) ascent 504 m (1,654 ft) maximum height |
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