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Edge of the Kingdom Offa’s Dyke Walk

By Dave Roberts   

on January 3, 2012    No ratings yet.

Posted as a walk in – England, Europe, Shropshire

Edge of the Kingdom Offa’s Dyke Walk

Route Essentials

Route Summary

See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.

Distance

13.01 km

Ascent

457 m

Time

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Start Location

Difficulty

Hazards

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Edge of the Kingdom Offa’s Dyke Walk Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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Edge of the Kingdom Offa’s Dyke Walk

Staring off on the Welsh side of the Border in Knucklas and steeply up before setting off along Offa’s Dyke.

Offa’s Dyke National Trail is a 285km walk along the Welsh – English border from Chepstow to Prestatyn. Here are a few bite size chunks for you to digest, rather than doing the lot.

The Route

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Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

Route Start Location:

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
13.01 km 457 m

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

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Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

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Hazards

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Parking :

Public Transport:

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Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts founded Walk Eryri in 2004, with the aim of providing routes that are off the beaten track. Walk Eryri is now part of Mud and Routes which continues to provide more off beat routes and walks in Snowdonia and beyond. Dave has been exploring the hills of Eryri for over thirty years, and is a qualified Mountain Leader. Dave also established Walk up Snowdon, Walk up Scafell Pike and Walk up Ben Nevis just to mention a few.

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