Guidebook to walking Glyndwr's Way, a long-distance National Trail through mid-Wales. The 135 mile route from Knighton to Welshpool via Machynlleth takes 9 days to walk, and 2 more days (29 miles) to complete the loop down the Offa's Dyke Path to create a circular trail. A lovely trail through quiet hills, forests and rolling countryside.
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70 colour photos and 50 maps
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Höhe: 17.2 cm
Breite: 11.6 cm
Dicke: 11 mm
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978-1-85284-950-4 (9781852849504)
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Paddy Dillon is a prolific outdoor writer with over 90 guidebooks to his name, and contributions to 40 other publications. He has written for a variety of outdoor magazines, as well as many booklets and brochures for tourism organisations. Paddy lives near the Lake District and has walked in every county in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales; writing about walks in every one of them. He enjoys simple day walks, challenging long-distance walks, and is a dedicated island-hopper.
Overview map
Map key
Day starts
Introduction
Owain Glyndwr
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
Glyndwr'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
