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Shropshire Young Ramblers Group

A walking group for young people in the Shropshire area. We have walks on most weekends, mid-week in the summer as well as socials and weekends away too.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

A 6.5 mile circular hike following Glydŵr’s Way, taking in the summit of Y Golfa (341m).

Please note, this walk is linked to the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway social (see event page for details). You are very welcome to join us in Welshpool just for the walk.

The first two and half miles of the walk feature a slow and steady ascent of Y Golfa (341m). The climb begins in the genteel parkland of Llanerchydol Hall before opening out onto sweeping vistas of mid-Wales. Once we have summited we will stop for lunch alongside the trig point, before beginning our descent back into Welshpool along a lower branch of Glyndŵr’s Way. 

We should arrive back at Welshpool Raven Square Station with plenty of time to visit the station cafe and explore the engine sheds, before catching the 14:15 back to Llanfair Caereinion (arriving 15:00).   

Saturday, 20 September 2025
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:50 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
332.2m / 1090ft
Type:
circular

Toilets 🚾 - Free toilets at Llanfair Caereinion Station and Welshpool Raven Square Station. 

Parking 🅿️ - If you are joining just for the walk, there are various car parks located in Welshpool that are only a short walk to Welshpool Raven Square Station. 

Dog Friendly 🐾  

Questions❓If you have any questions, please ask. 
 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 21625 07522
Nearest postcode:
SY21 7LT
what3words:
bonds.level.wasps
Start time:
11:00 am

Welshpool Raven Square Train Station.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking