Mid Wales

Aside from the unspoilt scenery and wilderness on offer, walking in mid-Wales provides an opportunity to learn about Welsh history and culture. There are numerous historic sites including medieval castles and abbeys. Cultural festivals are staged throughout the year in the lively and welcoming mid-Wales towns. For example, the prominent bookselling town of Hay-on-Wye has become renowned for its successful Literary and Book Festival.

The National Trail known as Glyndwr’s Way visits sites connected with Owain Glyndwr’s early 15th century campaign for an independent Welsh nation. The trail includes historic Powis Castle and the ruins of Abbey Cwmhir. This 213 kilometre (132 miles) path traverses rolling farmland, open moorland, river valleys, forests, lakes and mountains.

Another chance to walk in the footsteps of legends is provided by the National Trail known as Offa’s Dyke Path. This 285 kilometre (177 mile) trail runs beside Britain’s longest ancient monument, namely an 8th century defensive ditch and earth barrier built by order of King Offa to repel hostile Celtic tribes. The path runs the length of Wales and passes through mid-Wales on its border with England.

Mid-Wales offers many day and multi-day walks and there are a number of tour operators offering a variety of walking trips.

However, there are innumerable other multi-day walks, including many considerably shorter than the above. And the walking tour operators have been very inventive in crafting walking itineraries suited for all. We can help you choose a walk and an operator that best suits your needs.

Glyndwr’s Way is just one of the many mid-Wales walks we can tell you about, and help you to plan and complete.