Glyndŵr's way: a national trail through mid-Wales

Description

A complete guide to walking Glyndwr's Way National Trail. This guidebook divides the 135 mile trail into nine day stages, starting at Knighton and ending at Welshpool. After day 4 there is an optional ascent of Pumlimon Fawr, which will require an extra day. Days 10 and 11 follow the Offa's Dyke Path National Trail for those who prefer a circular route. The step-by-step route descriptions are accompanied by OS map extracts, photographs and lots of information on facilities available and historical points of interest along the way. Glyndwr's Way is clearly waymarked throughout and there is accommodation available at the end of every stage, listed in full at the back of the guide to make planning easier. The trail commemorates the Welsh leader Owain Glyndwr, visiting landmarks such as Powis Castle and Glyndwr's Parliament House at Machynlleth, as well as other historical and archeological sites. Overview map Map key Day starts Introduction Owain Glynd?r Geology Landscape Drove roads Wildlife Trees and plants When to walk Getting to and from the route Accommodation Planning your schedule Food and drink Money matters Communications What to pack Waymarking Maps of the route Emergencies Using this guide Glynd?r's Way Day 1 Knighton to Felindre Day 2 Felindre to Abbey-cwm-hir Day 3 Abbey-cwm-hir to Llanidloes Day 4 Llanidloes to Dylife Ascent of Pen Pumlumon Fawr Day 5 Dylife to Machynlleth Day 6 Machynlleth to Llanbrynmair Day 7 Llanbrynmair to Llanwddyn Day 8 Llanwddyn to Meifod Day 9 Meifod to Welshpool Return to Knighton along Offa's Dyke Day 10 Welshpool to Brompton Cross Day 11 Brompton Cross to Knighton Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Facilities along the route Appendix C Pronunciation guide and topographical glossary Appendix D Useful contacts Appendix E Accommodation along the route