Long Distance Footpaths
One feature of Welsh tourism of particular benefit to walkers is the
maintenance of a number of long distance footpaths. These are usually
well signposted and marked on maps.
The following are some of the best known:
Offa's Dyke Path
Following roughly the Welsh-English boarder from the Severn in the South
to the Dee in the north (168 miles).
Pembrokshire Coast Path
Follows most of the Pembrokshire coast from Tenby in the South, around
St Davids Head, almost as far as Cardigan in the North (186 miles).
Wye Valley Walk
Follows the River Wye upstream from Chepstow to Rhayader (107 miles).
Taff Trail
Follows the River Taff from Cardiff to Merthyr Tudfil, then over mountans
to Brecon. Also suitable for bikes.
Severn Way
Follows the Severn River from source to the Bristol Channel - 210 miles. The
source-end of the path is in Wales. Further information from Newtown Tourist
Office - 01686 625 580.
Glynŵr's Way
Developed to mark the 600th anniversary of the uprising of Owain Glyndŵr
- see
Famous Figures in Welsh History
, this footpath has as it's focal point, Machynlleth, the site of
Owain Glyndŵr's Parliament.
The 132 mile trail links with the Offa's Dyke path at Knighton in the
South and Welshpool in the North and follows a meandering path through
some of the prettiest natural landscape of Mid-Wales.
Major points (in the direction Knighton to Welshpool): Llangunllo,
Felindre, Llanbadarn Fynnydd, Abbey-cym-hir, LLanidloes, Clywedog Resevoir,
Staylittle, Aberhosan, Machynlleth, Llanbrynmair, Llangadfan, Llanwyddyn
(SE end of Lake Vrnwy), Melfod, Welshpool.
Further information: Canolfan Owain Glyndŵr, Machynlleth 01654 703376.
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