Cistercian Way (Wales)
A very long-distance walk of 600 miles visiting the great abbeys of Wales attributed to the Cistercian order. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: ST 310 945
Distance: 600 miles (966 km)
Time: 250–300 hours
Duration: 40–60 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL12 Brecon Beacons / Bannau Brycheiniog: Western Area
OL13 Brecon Beacons / Bannau Brycheiniog: Eastern Area
OL14 Wye Valley and Forest of Dean
OL17 Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa
OL18 Harlech, Porthmadog and Y Bala
OL23 Cadair Idris and Llyn Tegid
OL36 South Pembrokeshire / De Sir Benfro
151 Cardiff and Bridgend
152 Newport and Pontypool
165 Swansea / Abertawe
166 Rhondda, Merthyr Tydfil, Caerphilly and Pontypridd
177 Carmarthen and Kidwelly
178 Llanelli and Ammanford
185 Newcastle Emlyn
186 Llandeilo and Brechfa Forest
187 Llandovery, Llanwrtyd Wells and Llyn Brianne
188 Builth Wells, Painscastle and Talgarth
199 Lampeter, Tregaron and Llan-non
200 Llandrindod Wells and Elan Valley
201 Knighton and Presteigne
213 Aberystwyth and Cwm Rheidol
214 Llanidloes and Newtown
215 Newtown and Machynlleth
216 Welshpool and Montgomery
239 Lake Vyrnwy and Llanfyllin
240 Oswestry
255 Llangollen and Berwyn
256 Wrexham and Llangollen
264 Vale of Clwyd
265 Clwydian Range
266 Wirral and Chester
Summary
The Cistercian Way Wales is a 600-mile walk visiting the great abbeys of the Cistercian order in the country, as well as incorporating many other religious sites in Wales ranging from larger town churches to secluded hillside chapels. Prehistoric burial mounds, medieval castles, picturesque landscaped gardens, and the industrial heritage of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries are also featured, making this a comprehensive cultural exploration of Wales.