Glyndŵr's Way - South Section
Explore the southern stretch of Glyndŵr's Way on a shortened self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Glyndŵr's Way - South 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
Glyndŵr's Way winds through some of the finest scenery in Wales. Named after Owain Glyndŵr, the Welsh prince who led an ill-fated rebellion against English rule in the early 15th century, the trail 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, Glyndŵr's Way 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 friendly settlements, Glyndŵr's Way boasts a wealth of fascinating history to discover, with landmarks of interest including the ruins of Abbey Cwmhir and the magnificent Powis Castle.
We offer multiple holiday options along this trail. If you wish to experience the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
From £745 per person
The 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.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLYWS1 | From Knighton to Machynlleth(L) | 5 days walking | £745 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLYWSB | From Llanidloes(L) to Llanbrynmair(L) | 3 days walking | £485 |
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“Holiday was very nice.”Dr Harding, UK
“Lovely and very diverse countryside, the Glyndwr's way is well sign-posted. Luggage transport was absolutely hassle free. The transfer to and from the starting points for two of the days was surprisingly pleasant. In general, we always found satisfying to very good places for dinner.”Dr Otto, UK
“I did enjoy the walk, though it was certainly challenging in terms of ups and downs, and I speak as one who has done many long-distance walks over a number of years.”Mr McDowell, UK
“Stunning scenery and comfortable accommodation. Meals, on the whole, were wholesome and tasty. It was all very picturesque. Mountain tops were windy and bracing with distant views of the Snowdonia area.”Mr Bailey, UK
“Excellent scenery and very remote - just what we wanted! (Never saw another walker on the trail the entire week!)”Mr Pitcher, UK
“It was everything that I had hoped. Thanks for organising the trip.”Mr Henderson, UK
“Excellent. Enjoyed the remoteness, beautiful countryside and the lack of other walkers.”Ms Severn, UK
“It was a great walk. Glyndwr's Way was well marked and easy to follow.”Prof Watkinson, UK
Dog friendly