Grading: 4 Boot
As well as superb views from the remote hills this stage of Offa’s Dyke is notable for long stretches of well preserved Dyke before the walk enters its ‘spiritual home’ – Knighton (Tref-y-Clawdd, meaning the town on the dyke in Welsh).
On leaving Kington the walk passes over Bradnor Hill and its golf course, the highest in England. Soon, a mile or so after Rushock Hill, we cross the border from Herefordshire into Powys, the county with the longest section of Offa’s Dyke.
On route to Knighton the walk passes through the Woodland Trust owned site of Granner Wood, which through careful management is being restored to broadleaf woodland. The walk soon drops down to the River Lugg at Dolley Old Bridge with its many meanders. It is well worth stopping on the bridge to watch dippers and a glimpse of kingfishers if you are lucky.
Next is the climb to Furrow and Hawthorn Hill. From here there are stunning views westwards into Radnorshire. One of Owain Glyndwr’s famous battle sites can also be seen from here where he fought the English at the Battle of Pilleth, with the square clump of trees that mark the burial site of the soldiers.
The final descent into Knighton is almost halfway up the Dyke and we finish at the Offa’s Dyke Centre.
A minibus will be provided to transport the group from the finishing point at Knighton back to Kington. The price of the walk includes the minibus.
Sponsored by The Offa’s Dyke Association
Maximum walking group size is 14 (+ leaders)
Grading: 4 Boot
As well as superb views from the remote hills this stage of Offa’s Dyke is notable for long stretches of well preserved Dyke before the walk enters its ‘spiritual home’ – Knighton (Tref-y-Clawdd, meaning the town on the dyke in Welsh).
On leaving Kington the walk passes over Bradnor Hill and its golf course, the highest in England. Soon, a mile or so after Rushock Hill, we cross the border from Herefordshire into Powys, the county with the longest section of Offa’s Dyke.
On route to Knighton the walk passes through the Woodland Trust owned site of Granner Wood, which through careful management is being restored to broadleaf woodland. The walk soon drops down to the River Lugg at Dolley Old Bridge with its many meanders. It is well worth stopping on the bridge to watch dippers and a glimpse of kingfishers if you are lucky.
Next is the climb to Furrow and Hawthorn Hill. From here there are stunning views westwards into Radnorshire. One of Owain Glyndwr’s famous battle sites can also be seen from here where he fought the English at the Battle of Pilleth, with the square clump of trees that mark the burial site of the soldiers.
The final descent into Knighton is almost halfway up the Dyke and we finish at the Offa’s Dyke Centre.
A minibus will be provided to transport the group from the finishing point at Knighton back to Kington. The price of the walk includes the minibus.
Sponsored by The Offa’s Dyke Association
Maximum walking group size is 14 (+ leaders)
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