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Remains of Offa’s Dyke – Hergest Ridge Summit loop from Kington

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Remains of Offa’s Dyke – Hergest Ridge Summit loop from Kington

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Remains of Offa’s Dyke – Hergest Ridge Summit loop from Kington

05:46

19.4km

560m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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24 m

Kington Museum & History Centre and Fly the Walking Dog

Highlight • Historical Site

Kington is a lovely little town in the shadow of Hergest Ridge, and is a renowned centre for walking. The little museum has an excellent sculpture of Fly the walking …

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836 m

Ruins

3.50 km

Remains of Offa’s Dyke

Highlight • Historical Site

Seeing the remains of Offa’s Dyke ancient earthwork is a highlight of walking the Offa’s Dyke Path between Kington and Knighton.

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4.52 km

View of the Herefordshire-Powys Border

Highlight • Viewpoint

This peaceful and unspoilt scene on Offa’s Dyke Path is a favourite! The view looks southwest on the Herefordshire-Powys border with Wales 1 mile (1.6 km) away. The splendid green …

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13.6 km

Hanter Hill

Highlight • Summit

Hanter hill is steeper and much less rounded than Hergest ridge, and so gives much better views into Wales and to the surrrounding hills such as Bradnor Hill, Stanner Rocks and Herrock Hill.

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14.0 km

The Starfish

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The col between Hanter Hill and Hergest Ridge is a meeting of the ways, and where those paths meet is an eye-catching feature.

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14.7 km

Hergest Ridge Summit

Highlight • Trail

Hergest Ridge runs along the border of England and Wales and affords breathtaking panoramic views. In clear conditions, you can see the hills of Shropshire in the north, the Brecon …

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15.4 km

Monkey-puzzle trees and bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

The group of Monkey Puzzle trees can be seen for miles around, and are a clear way point on the Offa's Dyke path.

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18.8 km

St Mary's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

St Mary’s Church was founded in the late Norman period. The oldest part of the church that survives is the tower, which was built around 1200. The church, which is …

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19.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.66 km

6.27 km

2.35 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.47 km

2.85 km

2.59 km

1.83 km

1.71 km

922 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 5 July

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Remains of Offa’s Dyke – Hergest Ridge Summit loop from Kington

Kington Museum & History Centre and Fly the Walking Dog

Remains of Offa’s Dyke

View of the Herefordshire-Powys Border

Hanter Hill

The Starfish

Hergest Ridge Summit

Monkey-puzzle trees and bench

St Mary's Church

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