Best walks to or from Knighton

Llandrindod Station to Knighton Station

some amazing views and so incredibly peaceful; some stunning views down the valleys. A long, challenging but beautiful route through rolling hills and wide valleys and sticking to the Heart of Wales Trail and Glyndwr's Way on well-marked paths and quiet country lanes. Lots of ups and downs with amazing long-range views from the hilltops; some muddy sections. Follows the Heart of Wales Trail and Glyndwr's Way; can be split at Llanbister Road station; rich in buzzards and red kites; St Michael's Church outside Llandrindod makes a good picnic spot.

36km.

A long, challenging route best split over two days; a short section of A-road near Pen-y-bont, though the adjacent moorland can be walked instead.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route

Knighton Station to Craven Arms Station

Fantastic views from the tops - especially at Hopesay Common and Holloway Rocks. A hilly route mainly on grassy, waymarked long-distance paths with a little quiet lane walking. Rough and muddy in places, with a fair few stiles. Around 2, 500ft of ascent including two long and steep climbs. Mostly follows the Heart of Wales Line Trail; passes through hamlets such as Aston on Clun, Clunbury and Hopton Castle.

23km.

Two long and steep climbs towards the Knighton end; rough and muddy paths and a number of stiles.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route