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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

02:53

22.1km

720m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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707 m

Ruins

3.38 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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4.40 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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7.52 km

Stanner Rocks

Forest

15.0 km

Worsell Wood

Forest

17.4 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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17.9 km

Wild Ponies on Beacon Hill

Highlight • Natural

18.1 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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21.3 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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21.8 km

White Horse of Hergest Ridge

Highlight • Natural Monument

The market town of Kington is an ideal base for exploring Hergest Ridge and Bradnor Hill, both summits on the high ground that separates England from Wales. Accommodation is plentiful …

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22.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.07 km

6.91 km

2.96 km

2.09 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.12 km

3.97 km

3.76 km

2.70 km

1.48 km

891 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

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48 %

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

Remains of Offa’s Dyke

View of the Herefordshire-Powys Border

Hergest Ridge Summit

Wild Ponies on Beacon Hill

Monkey-puzzle trees and bench

St Mary's Church

White Horse of Hergest Ridge

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