Glyndŵr's Way — Sections 3–4: Abbeycwmhir to Dylife landscape

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Glyndŵr's Way — Sections 3–4: Abbeycwmhir to Dylife

~2 days · 28.8 mi · hard · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance28.8 mi
Days out2
Elevation gain5,577 ft
Gain / mile194 ft
High point1,480 ft
Difficulty index21/100

What the Glyndŵr's Way — Sections 3–4: Abbeycwmhir to Dylife is known for

Sections 3–4 of Glyndŵr's Way is an official 48.5 km point-to-point section from Abbeycwmhir trail node (OSM node 9396822411) to Dylife trail node (OSM node 585589007).

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Glyndŵr's Way — Sections 3–4: Abbeycwmhir to Dylife on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 1,788 ft to 4,833 ft over 28.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 14.5 mi · 51%
  • Downhill 11.4 mi · 40%
  • Flat 2.4 mi · 8%

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 3–4: Abbeycwmhir to Dylife?

21 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Glyndŵr's Way — Sections 3–4: Abbeycwmhir to Dylife scores 21/100, 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 many days does the Glyndŵr's Way — Sections 3–4: Abbeycwmhir to Dylife take?

Most backpackers hike the Glyndŵr's Way — Sections 3–4: Abbeycwmhir to Dylife in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 28.8 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Glyndŵr's Way — Sections 3–4: Abbeycwmhir to Dylife?

The Glyndŵr's Way — Sections 3–4: Abbeycwmhir to Dylife climbs roughly 5,577 ft total — about 194 ft per mile, topping out near 1,480 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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