Glyndŵr's Way — Sections 7–9: Llanbrynmair to Welshpool landscape

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Glyndŵr's Way — Sections 7–9: Llanbrynmair to Welshpool

~3 days · 44.5 mi · hard · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance44.5 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain6,033 ft
Gain / mile136 ft
High point1,394 ft
Difficulty index20/100

What the Glyndŵr's Way — Sections 7–9: Llanbrynmair to Welshpool is known for

Sections 7–9 of Glyndŵr's Way is an official 70.5 km point-to-point section from Llanbrynmair trail node (OSM node 6021809845) to Welshpool trail node (OSM node 5945495669).

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Glyndŵr's Way — Sections 7–9: Llanbrynmair to Welshpool on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 925 ft to 4,455 ft over 44.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 17.5 mi · 39%
  • Downhill 20.4 mi · 46%
  • Flat 6.3 mi · 14%

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 7–9: Llanbrynmair to Welshpool?

20 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Glyndŵr's Way — Sections 7–9: Llanbrynmair to Welshpool scores 20/100, 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 7–9: Llanbrynmair to Welshpool take?

Most backpackers hike the Glyndŵr's Way — Sections 7–9: Llanbrynmair to Welshpool in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 44.5 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Glyndŵr's Way — Sections 7–9: Llanbrynmair to Welshpool?

The Glyndŵr's Way — Sections 7–9: Llanbrynmair to Welshpool climbs roughly 6,033 ft total — about 136 ft per mile, topping out near 1,394 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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