Knighton to Cwm-Sanaham loop via Heart of Wales Line Trail — Shropshire Hills
Knighton to Cwm-Sanaham loop via Heart of Wales Line Trail — Shropshire Hills
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Knighton to Cwm-Sanaham loop via Heart of Wales Line Trail — Shropshire Hills
02:52
9.84km
240m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: June 11, 2024
Tips
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Shropshire Hills AONB
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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259 m
Knighton Clock Tower
Highlight • Monument
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4.66 km
Cwm-Sanaham Hill Trig Point
Highlight • Viewpoint
What I did was that I charged straight up the steep pathway to which I found myself on a very narrow ledge. You can take your time when walking up that first section of footpath. There is even a shear drop down below, so I walked along the path slowly and carefully. Secondly came the easier part, which was when I saw the trig point straight up ahead with the path still visible to follow.
After I went past the narrow ledge, the path was then more grassy, which made things a lot more straightforward. There was no more drops to worry about, but instead the path was more even. Eventually, I arrived at the top of the hill where the trig point was located. I was then met with the most beautiful views I had ever seen, which stretched from Knighton all the way to nearby Knucklas and the rest of the Welsh valleys.
It was also where I had my lunch, which was quite a relief after all the hill climbing I did. Cwm-Sanaham Hill is 406m high and it's the perfect vantage point to see some of the most glorious views in that part of Wales.
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9.84 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
5.88 km
2.03 km
1.79 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
5.12 km
2.80 km
1.03 km
877 m
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Elevation
Highest point (370 m)
Lowest point (170 m)
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Tuesday 18 August
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12°C
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