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The GuardianOct 3, 2026

In the footsteps of Wales’s heroic rebel prince: hiking Glyndŵr’s Way

As Michael Sheen prepares to bring Owain Glyndŵr to life on stage, our writer walks the peaceful national trail named after the last Welsh Prince of Wales Between the treetops, I can see the towers of a distant mist-shrouded castle. Is it possible I could make contact with the spirit of the great Welsh hero Owain Glyndŵr so soon, at the very start of our hike? We are not even on the actual trai…

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UnicornHotelAccommodation in Llanidloes
Y Star InnHotelOne of the highest pubs in Wales with pods
Foel FadianSightHill offering great panoramas
Clywedog damSight
Cadair IdrisSight
Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)Sight
Elsewhere
Glyndŵr’s WayTrailKnighton, United Kingdom135-mile national trail across mid-Wales
Castle InnHotelKnucklas, United KingdomAccommodation that takes dogs, a mile off route
The UprisingPlaceUnited KingdomFilm about the 1381 Peasants’ Revolt
Owain & HenryPlaceCardiff, United KingdomNew play by Gary Owen starring Michael Sheen
Francis Kilvert’s DiaryPlaceWelsh borders, United KingdomVictorian curate's record of life in Welsh borders
Brandy House farmHotelFelindre, United KingdomWelcoming place with vintage caravan accommodation
Wharf InnPubFelindre, United KingdomSimple pub serving Butty Bach beer
Castell y BlaiddSightAbbeycwmhir, United KingdomCastle of the wolf, an epic location
Wales in the WoodsHotelAbbeycwmhir, United KingdomCabin accommodation in a silent pine plantation
Welsh Mountain CiderRestaurantSaint Harmon, United KingdomSuperb cider stop
Glyndŵr’s parliament buildingSightMachynlleth, United KingdomBuilding where Glyndŵr briefly set up parliament
Wales Millennium CentreArts centreCardiff, United KingdomThe site covers a total area of 7.5 acres (3.0 ha).

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