Glyndwr's Way- Knighton to Llangunllo 6 and 7 May 2009
Glyndwrs Way is a 135 mile long distance footpath running through mid-Wales from Knighton to Welshpool via Llanidloes and Machynlleth. It follows in the footsteps of Owain Glyndwr, a Welsh hero who led a reviolt against the English in the early 15th. century. This video shows the first 6.5 mil section of the path from Knighton to the village of Llangunllo. The walk was done on Thursday 7 May 2009, although the first few shots of Knighton town and the views over Knighton were shot on Wednesday 6 May 2009. The weather was very windy.
Walking Glyndwr's Way
I recently walked part of Glyndwr's Way, a long circular walk in Mid Wales with my Dad. It's a stunning walk, which I would highly recommend to anyone with even the remotest like of hiking!
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Cambrian Way Llandovery to Ponterwyd
A 4 day backpack of the Cambrian Way between Llandovery and Ponterwyd. Shot on Garmin Virb action camera with stills from a Nexus 6P
Glyndwr's Way - Mid Wales - Powys
A nine-day walk in nine minutes, sampling the highlights of a hilly walk through mid-Wales along Glyndwr's Way. The shots include views above Knighton, on Black Mountain, Ysgwd-ffordd, on the slopes of Pegwn Back, a couple of views of Clywedog Reservoir, Penycrocbren, and a detour off-route onto the moorland slopes of Pen Pumlumon Fawr. Next come views from Rhiw Goch, Penegoes, Bryn Wg, Fron-goch, Cerrig y Tan, Pen Coed, and a couple of views of the Vyrnwy Reservoir, finishing with a panorama from Y Golfa above Welshpool.
Places to see in ( Knighton - UK )
Places to see in ( Knighton - UK )
Knighton is a small market town in Powys, Wales, on the River Teme and the English-Welsh border. Knighton railway station, as well as a small part of the town, is in Shropshire, England. The name derives from the Old English for A settlement of servants. This Anglo-Saxon settlement later became a Norman fortified town. Tref-y-clawdd, its Welsh name, means town on the dyke (i.e. Offa's Dyke) and was first recorded in 1262.
The name Knighton probably derives from the Old English words cniht and tūn meaning, respectively, ... a soldier, personal follower, young man, servant, thane, freeman and ... farm, settlement, homestead. This implies that the settlement was perhaps founded as the result of a grant of land to freemen.
Knighton is known for a well-preserved section of Offa's Dyke. Intriguingly, Wat's Dyke also runs parallel to Offa's Dyke and a few miles to the east. An earthwork that runs north-south along the English/Welsh border from Basingwerk near Holywell to Oswestry. The dykes aside, two Norman castles, constructed in the 12th century, are the oldest survivors in modern Knighton.
Knighton first prospered as a centre of the wool trade in the 15th century and was later an important point on the two drover routes from Montgomery to Hereford, and from London to Aberystwyth. Otherwise, Knighton was remote from the centres of commerce. It seemed likely that the railway revolution would also fail to reach the town; the 1840s and 1850s saw considerable railway building right across Great Britain but Radnorshire had a small population and little industry.
On the last Saturday in August the town holds its annual Carnival and Show, which attracts thousands of visitors to the town from all over the world. It features two parades, one at midday, and another at around 8 pm; these consist of various themed carnival floats and people dressed in fancy dress. The show takes place at the town's showground at Bryn-y-Castell; also home to Knighton Town F.C., Knighton Cricket Club and Knighton Hockey Club.
Knighton Community Centre is the towns largest venue and plays host to many events such as discos, performances, wrestling, bands, artists along with local clubs and organisations. Just outside Knighton and visible for many miles, is an observatory with a telescope, Europe's largest camera obscura and a planetarium.
Knighton is at the centre or the start of two National Trails; Glyndŵr's Way and Offa's Dyke Path. The Offa's Dyke Association has a visitors' centre in the town alongside the site of the ceremony at which John Hunt, Baron Hunt of Llanfair Waterdine inaugurated the long distance footpath in 1971.
Knighton is 137 miles (220 km) from the UK capital city, London; 86 miles (138 km) from the Welsh capital of Cardiff; and, 19 miles (31 km) from the county town, Llandrindod Wells. For the smaller part of Knighton that is in Shropshire, the district administrative centre of Ludlow is 16 miles (26 km) distant and the county town of Shrewsbury is 34 miles (55 km) away. The town is remote but is connected with the following towns and villages.
( Knighton - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Knighton . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Knighton - UK
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Glyndwrs Way Part 1 - Backpacking the 135 miles in the quiet heartland of Wales
Solo backpacking and camping on the National Trail named after a Prince of Wales who fought for independence at the start of the 15th century.
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Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa - Glyndwr's Way (ORPA, E-W)
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NGR Start: SJ072153
NGR Finish: SJ056150
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Condition: Hard dirt farm track.
Notes: If you wish to enjoy trails like this then you should consider joining your local TRF. The day's run leader is an experienced member who - in addition to knowing the area - knew many of the locals, so was able to decide which trails were best avoided and which trails were best enjoyed.
Knighton Gorge
Knighton Gorge
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A brief video clip as a taster of Knighton produced by Powys CC Tourism section. exploremidwales.com
Offa's Dyke - Kington to Knighton
A summer day hike walking a section of the Offa's Dyke National Trail on the border between England and Wales. We started at Kington and walked to Knighton before returning by taxi to our start point.
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Glyndwr's Way Llangunllo to Felindre 7 May 2009
A 9.75 mile stretch of the Glyndwr's Way long distance footpath between the villages of Llangunllo and Felindre in mid-Wales via the glorious moorland of Beacon Hill Common. The walk was done on Thursday 7 May 2009 in very windy weather.
29 Jul 2016- Glyndwr's Way, Beguildy, Wales
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Knighton 2007 Show Under Hand Axe Racing
The Three Forests Way: Upshire To Roydon 8 September 2016
The Three Forests Way is a 60 mile long distance footpath linking the Essex forests of Epping, Hatfield and Hainault. This walk covers the 9.5 mule section of the path between Upshire, which is on the edge of Epping Forest, and Roydon station. The walk took place in warm sunny weather on Thursday 8 February 2016. There are some outstanding views on this walk.
Glyndwrs Way Part 2 - Backpacking 135 miles in the heart of Wales July 2018
Solo backpacking and camping on the National Trail named after a Prince of Wales who fought for independence at the start of the 15th century. Part 2 starts about halfway at Dylife and goes to the end at Welshpool.
Knighton dance crew
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Shropshire Walk: Knighton to Craven Arms 23 June 2010
A 12 mile walk between Knighton and Craven Arms. Despite Knighton being in Wales, the walk was almost entirely in Shropshire (England). Some of the paths were very overgrown. The walk took place in very hot sunny weather on Wednesday 23 June 2010.
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The Whistle | Self catering Shepherds Hut | Beacon Hill, Llangunllo, Knighton, Mid Wales
The Whistle | Beacon Hill | Llangunllo
Switch off. Unplug. Stop at The Whistle, Beacon Hill in Llangunllo! An ‘adult’s only, self-catering, off-grid (hence no mains electric), extremely private, definitely remote, fully furnished mountain Hut in the Cambrian Mountains on the Welsh Borders.
Sited on Beacon Hill, Llangunllo near KNIGHTON, Radnorshire, Wales, 600m off Glyndwr’s Way National Footpath, close to Offa’s Dyke National Footpath, this secluded experience offers an escape from the outside world.
Your own space, with full facilities to keep you comfortable; your own private, natural pool to sit beside with fire pits and bbq’s, surrounded by 5000 acres of wildlife reserve, with a right of access on foot, cycle or horse.
Adults only or 1 x adult accompanying 1 x child
Sorry, no pets
HUGE views, masses of wildlife, BIG, dark, starry skies.
Remote: walking, cycling in the hills straight from your door.
No neighbours. Shops 7 miles. Pub 4 miles
In the Hut:-Proper double bed, little hot shower, gas ‘real flame’ heater. Brilliant Canadian compost loo (fresh as a daisy). Australian cooler box (ice packs provided). Full gas oven, grill & 4 ring hob. Plenty of 12v electric lights
Unplugged = 12v electric battery power only, no mains electricity. No hairdryer, no TV, no Xboxes will work, but your laptop will.
12v USB charging point, some network coverage
Outside: Sheltered cooking area -‘The Whistle Stop Cafe’ – with gas bbq etc, cast iron cooking utensils, Fire pit, cooking tripod & grill, charcoal bbq
Wider grounds: Large natural pool, fire pit, BBQ, hammock
There is no TV, no hairdryer and no neighbours, (although we are at the end of the track should you need us). If it’s a TV or a hair dryer you really need, well, we’re not the place for you. ‘The Whistle’ offers panoramic peace and privacy and pretty much everything else you could want for a luxury glamping stay.
Miles & miles of walks or rides can be accessed from our boundary gate: wild, heathered moors with a huge variety of wildlife including hares, badgers, polecat, elusive otters, very elusive wild horses, red kites, buzzards, curlews, peregrine, woodcock, newts & dragonfly!; rocky singles with fast flowing streams; thick pine forests with wild mushrooms, nuts & berries to pick.
An ‘off-grid’ experience doesn’t mean ‘no comfort’. A toilet, little hot shower & wash hand basin are provided in the bathroom. The kitchen has a cooker with oven, grill & hob, and it has a sink with hot water. All pots/pans etc are provided. A pull-out table and chairs are in the main living space.
A proper double bed ensures some regular comfort. A real flame gas fire provides ample heating.
Sit around or cook over the open fire or bbq by your private, natural pool, and on a clear night star-gaze across the very big, dark sky.
The Whistle is situated in rugged terrain. The final half mile of approach is over an unmade road. It is bumpy, but is passable with care by all but the lowest lying of sports cars. If needbe, transport across the track can be arranged for you.
The hot water for washing dishes, for the shower and for the bathroom basin, is powered by a gas water heater. UV filtered water to the hut from the ground spring and bottled water supplied for drinking.
Although full cooking facilities inside The Whistle exist, cooking outside over the open fire is possible and equipment is provided for this. There’s a cast iron sandwich toaster, a big, old iron cooking pot on a tripod, a grill and a Kelly Kettle all for use on the open fire either outside the hut or down by the natural pool. If you want to be a little more conventional, a gas bbq is available in ‘The Whistle Stop Cafe’ just outside the hut, or charcoal bbq’s – one next to the fire pit in front of the hut and another at the poolside. Enough firewood for a good fire is provided and more can be purchased as you want it.
Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, milk, biscuits/cake will be provided for your arrival. It may be possible to pre-order other food stuff before you arrive. Please contact us to discuss.
The Australian fridge box will keep your food well chilled inside the hut. Ice packs will be provided as needed.
The waterless toilet is a fully contained composting loo from Canada. It is the only product on the market that has NSF approval (Means it doesn’t smell) There is no emptying for you to do.
The Whistle is completely insulated and the LPG real flame fire and an Ecofan provide ample heating for the entire accommodation.
There are plenty of 12v lights throughout the hut and a 12v DC USB point forrunning/charging low wattage appliances should you need to.
An IPOD docking station/speakers is provided including board games, dominoes, playing cards & books.