Glyndŵr's Way

On 19th April 2002 Glyndŵr's Way National Trail Path opened.

Named in honour of the Welsh nobleman who in 1401 led a revolt against English domination, the trail extends for 135 miles through Powys between Knighton and Welshpool.

Using these upland tracks, Glyndŵr was able to travel elusively, enabling him to fight a guerrilla campaign against the English.

The trail passes a number of battle sites including the Battle of Hyddgen which was a turning point in Glyndŵr's rebellion. The church at Pilleth is near the site of the 1402 battle of Bryn Glas during which Edmund Mortimer, who later married Glyndŵr's daughter, was captured. The mid-point of the trail is the town of Machynlleth, where Glyndŵr held Wales’ first Parliament in 1404 and which was for a period the capital of Wales. The trail ends in Welshpool, where Glyndŵr's Way links with Offa’s Dyke.