Glyndŵr's Way — Sections 1–2: Knighton to Abbeycwmhir landscape

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Glyndŵr's Way — Sections 1–2: Knighton to Abbeycwmhir

2 days · 31 mi · hard · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance31 mi
Days out2
Elevation gain4,934 ft
Gain / mile159 ft
High point1,568 ft
Difficulty index19/100

What the Glyndŵr's Way — Sections 1–2: Knighton to Abbeycwmhir is known for

Sections 1–2 of Glyndŵr's Way is an official 49 km point-to-point section from Knighton trail node (OSM node 218920755) to Abbeycwmhir trail node (OSM node 9396822411).

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Glyndŵr's Way — Sections 1–2: Knighton to Abbeycwmhir on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 1,982 ft to 5,092 ft over 31 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 16.9 mi · 55%
  • Downhill 13.3 mi · 43%
  • Flat 0.7 mi · 2%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

How hard is the Glyndŵr's Way — Sections 1–2: Knighton to Abbeycwmhir?

19 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Glyndŵr's Way — Sections 1–2: Knighton to Abbeycwmhir scores 19/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much elevation gain is on the Glyndŵr's Way — Sections 1–2: Knighton to Abbeycwmhir?

The Glyndŵr's Way — Sections 1–2: Knighton to Abbeycwmhir climbs roughly 4,934 ft total — about 159 ft per mile, topping out near 1,568 ft.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.

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