Llandrindod WellsKnighton

Llakni three
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By Neil Summersgill on 15 Apr 2023


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This is a long, challenging but beautiful route. I split the route into two and walked it over different days. I used Llanbister Road Station as a mid point - you can get the train from either Llandod or Knighton. I have stuck to either Heart of Wales Trail or Glyndwrs Way as they are well marked and maintained routes and less likely to get the typical access issues encountered through Mid Wales. This is fantastic countryside with rolling hills, wide valleys and quiet walking. On top of the hills above the valleys there are some amazing long range views. Although Heart of Wales trail uses country lanes there is hardly any traffic and considering the distance gives a break from some of the more muddy sections. St Michael's Church just outside Llandod is definitely worth a visit along with the river and hill, makes a good picnic spot. Although there is a small section of A road near Pen-y-bont it is relatively short and you can walk on the moor land next to the road quite easily. If you are into bird spotting then there are a ton of Buzzards and Kites along the way. For the more adventurous there is an overnight camping spot at Coco's Farm Wild Camp - incredibly basic amenities but great views. There's a Quaker meeting house where they allow you to go into the garden and there's a good view from there. The section from Llanbister Road Station to Knighton is definitely the best section with some stunning views down the valleys. My only word of warning if using Heart Of Wales train service is that it can be cancelled at a moments notice

This is a long, challenging but beautiful route. I split the route into two and walked it over different days. I used Llanbister Road Station as a mid point - you can get the train from either Llandod or Knighton. I have stuck to either Heart of Wales Trail or Glyndwrs Way as they are well marked and maintained routes and less likely to get the typical access issues encountered through Mid Wales. This is fantastic countryside with rolling hills, wide valleys and quiet walking. On top of the hills above the valleys there are some amazing long range views. Although Heart of Wales trail uses country lanes there is hardly any traffic and considering the distance gives a break from some of the more muddy sections. St Michael's Church just outside Llandod is definitely worth a visit along with the river and hill, makes a good picnic spot. Although there is a small section of A road near Pen-y-bont it is relatively short and you can walk on the moor land next to the road quite easily. If you are into bird spotting then there are a ton of Buzzards and Kites along the way. For the more adventurous there is an overnight camping spot at Coco's Farm Wild Camp - incredibly basic amenities but great views. There's a Quaker meeting house where they allow you to go into the garden and there's a good view from there. The section from Llanbister Road Station to Knighton is definitely the best section with some stunning views down the valleys. My only word of warning if using Heart Of Wales train service is that it can be cancelled at a moments notice

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Llandrindod Wells
Grid Ref SO0592361343
Lat / Lon 52.24221° / -3.37924°
Easting / Northing 305,923E / 261,343N
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Knighton
Grid Ref SO2868372253
Lat / Lon 52.34371° / -3.04828°
Easting / Northing 328,683E / 272,253N
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Neil Summersgill

15 Apr 2023 Spring

What a fantastic route. Tons to see - some amazing views and so incredibly peaceful. I have slowly been walking Slow Ways along the Heart of Wales Trail route and so far have now walked from Craven Arms to Llandovery - just a few southern sections to complete.
This is probably one of the best sections so far. Powys is notorious for access problems but by following Heart Of Wales Trail and Glyndwrs Way the sign posting is great and you know its going to be well maintained. I made some sheep chums today as well !
I did this over separate days as its a long route and there just was not enough daylight to do all of it when I first started.


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