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Overview

Glyndwr's Way starts in Knighton, Powys, (marked in the High Street by a Slab of Slate) and meanders 135 miles through stunning Welsh countryside encompassing open moorland, farm land, forests, lanes and tracks. This undulating walk on Glyndwr's Way will follow Stage 1 but in reverse:

Plan: Intending walkers meet at Knighton Railway Station - 10.30am latest.

All aboard the 10.50am train to Llangynllo station (request halt) arriving 11.07am, fare currently £3.90pp. (Timetable listing as of 28th April).

Thereafter the walk commences to join Glyndwr's Way for the 8.5 mile tramp through great countryside back to Knighton finishing at the Slab of Slate near to Knighton Clock Tower.

Tuesday, 24 June 2025
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
457.2m / 1500ft
Type:
linear

Walk Leader will meet with the Group at Knighton Station.

Parking in Knighton: limited spaces at Knighton station or Offas Dyke Centre carpark or other local carparks?

This walk is dependent on a reliable timely train from Knighton to Llangynllo thus participants are recommended to check Ramblers Whatsapp group in the leadup for any unexpected changes.

In the event of difficulties with trains a local to Knighton walk will be offered together with new information.

Advance booking please by intending walkers by either text or email.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 49044 09828
Nearest postcode:
SY3 9LH
what3words:
pinch.mops.united
Meeting time:
9:15 am

Meole Brace Park and Ride car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 29049 72379
Nearest postcode:
LD7 1DY
what3words:
resolved.reckoned.dispenser
Start time:
10:30 am

Knighton Railway Station - limited car parking

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SO 28569 72330
Nearest postcode:
LD7 1AX
what3words:
crawling.chum.glimmers
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm

Clock Tower, High Street, Knighton

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