Knighton is a market town with winding streets and half-timbered houses. There is evidence of human settlement at Knighton since the Stone Age, but the town you see today is …

David Howells

October 16, 2023

Cycling

Knighton is a beautiful border market town and is unique in being the only town to sit astride Offa's Dyke national footpath. It is also notable as the starting point of Glyndwr's Way, following the route of the Welsh leader's significant battles. It is also a mecca for border cyclists and there are plenty of routes to navigate the surrounding hills and stunning countryside.

Adventurer Nic

July 19, 2025

Hiking

This is the start point of the Glyndŵr's Way National Trail which winds through mid-Wales and ends at Welshpool. It's not as popular a trail as Offa's Dyke which is the main reason you'll meet other hikers here in Knighton.

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Best routes to Knighton Clock Tower

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1. Knighton to Cwm-Sanaham loop via Heart of Wales Line Trail — Shropshire Hills

9.84km

02:52

240m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Heart of Wales Line and Offa's Dyke Path Loop

17.4km

05:10

500m

Hike the difficult 10.8-mile Heart of Wales Line and Offa's Dyke Path Loop, gaining 1638 feet through historic landscapes and scenic viewpoi

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3. Kinsley Wood to Cwm-Sanaham Hill loop from Knighton

13.0km

03:45

300m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 180 m

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Tuesday 10 March

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Location: Knighton, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Clun Castle Ruins

View of the Herefordshire-Powys Border

Bishop's Castle Town Centre

Monkey Puzzle Trees and Bench

Views from the Spaceguard Centre

Burrow Hillfort

Farringten Lane Traverse

Clun Castle

St Mary's Church, Hopesay

Offa's Dyke Path Visitor Centre

Stocking Wood

View of Shropshire Hills from Sowdley Wood

Knighton Clock Tower

1. Knighton to Cwm-Sanaham loop via Heart of Wales Line Trail — Shropshire Hills

2. Heart of Wales Line and Offa's Dyke Path Loop

3. Kinsley Wood to Cwm-Sanaham Hill loop from Knighton

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