Knighton - on Offa's Dyke, Knighton is 'The Town on The Dyke'

Knighton can trace its origins back to Saxon times, and was built as a crossing point of Offa's Dyke - hence its Welsh name Tref-y-Clwadd, Town on the Dyke. Now a busy market town and important local centre, Knighton has many independent shops, cafés, good pubs and a couple of restaurants, can serve most visitors' needs with banks, cashpoints and a chemist.

Knighton is at the mid point of the 177 mile Offa's Dyke path National Trail, which is managed from the Offa's Dyke Centre which is in the town. It is also the starting point for Glyndwr's Way, a walking route to the coast at Machynlleth.

Knighton seen from The Garth. Click to see a larger version.

The construction of the Heart of Wales railway line from Shrewsbury to Swansea in the 1860 made Knighton into an important depot for many industries, and business thrived. Trains still run, and a day trip to Swansea along this spectacular line is a good way to see the stunning scenery of Mid Wales.

The Powys County Observatory, set on Stonewall Hill above Knighton is well worth a visit for anyone interested in astronomy.

Knighton's location in Wales, UK

Dana and Nigel Simmons, The Fleece House, Market Street, Knighton, Powys, Wales LD7 1BB.
Telephone 01547 520168 • E-mail info@fleecehouse.co.uk • web http://www.fleecehouse.co.uk