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Name: Heart of Wales Line (HOWL)
Start: 2027-05-29
End: 2027-05-29
Location: Llandrindod Wells

Llandrindod Wells, United Kingdom • 29 May 2027

Heart of Wales Line (HOWL) Trail

The Heart of Wales Line (HOWL) Trail is a trail running event that follows the Heart of Wales Trail between Llandrindod Wells and Craven Arms. The trail opened in spring 2019 and runs across Shropshire, Powys, Carmarthenshire, Brecon Beacons National Park, and the City and County of Swansea.

The route is waymarked using roundels, finger posts and signs that carry a viaduct logo. For the inaugural running of this race there are three distance options available to entrants.

48 miles
24 miles
16 miles

The event is scheduled for Saturday 29th May 2027. Entries open on 1st June 2026. Information pages for each distance and for practical matters such as arrival and frequently asked questions are provided by the organiser. The presentation focuses on following the established Heart of Wales Line waymarks rather than on altering the official trail route. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Llandrindod Wells

Race information

Website

48 mi

Howl48

24 mi

Howl24

16 mi

Howl16

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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