Glyndŵr's Way
Glyndŵr 's Way is a long distance hiking trail in the heart of Wales. It leads from Knighton to Welshpool 217 miles through the hills of Mid Wales. The road was opened as a national trail in Great Britain in 2000. He leads varied over mountain peaks and desert plateaus with impressive views and secluded lakes, through remote farmland and through some lovely small towns and villages.
Route
Glyndwr 's Way runs from Knighton coming initially northwest to Machynlleth, from there ( north- ) east to Welshpool. Since the path describes a large arc starting and ending point are actually apart not quite 50 km. Here you meet the better-known long distance trail Offa 's Dyke Path. Two days stages complete the round trip.
Although the path is signposted in both directions, the route Knighton to Welshpool has established itself as a preferred direction.
Settlements
The larger towns along the way:
- Knighton
- Llanidloes
- Machynlleth
- Welshpool.
Accommodation and catering
The path is sufficiently developed for backpackers. Those who do not adhere strictly to the stages set out in guide books, and will find every night a roof over their head and a meal. Not all accommodations are located along the way.
History
The trail is named after Owain Glyndŵr (1350-1416), who led an uprising against the English invaders in the 15th century.
In the 14th century, epidemics and a merciless suppression rule drove the battered Welsh to revolt against the British occupiers. He was led by Owain Glyndŵr, a successor of the last Welsh kings who brought a large part of Wales under his rule and established a Welsh Parliament in Machynlleth. This Machynlleth was for a short time the capital of Wales.
After several defeats from Owain Glyndŵr in 1408 went into hiding. He remains, even if the uprising the Welsh situation unsustainable changing, a national hero who is also welcome as the reincarnation of the legendary King Arthur.