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White Horse of Hergest Ridge – Remains of Offa’s Dyke loop from Lower Harpton

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White Horse of Hergest Ridge – Remains of Offa’s Dyke loop from Lower Harpton

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White Horse of Hergest Ridge – Remains of Offa’s Dyke loop from Lower Harpton

04:24

14.6km

440m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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1.44 km

Knill Garraway Wood

Forest

2.41 km

Stocking Wood

Highlight • Forest

Stocking Wood occupies the north facing flank of an upland area comprising Herrock, Rushock and Bradnor Hills. Walkers on the Mortimer Trail skirt along its western edge, beyond which a …

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7.61 km

Ye Olde Tavern

Highlight • Historical Site

When a pub is named Ye Olde Tavern, you know to expect timeless charm, real ale and a friendly welcome. This lovely, Grade-II listed country pub is handily located to …

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8.32 km

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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8.41 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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9.25 km

Ruins

11.9 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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12.9 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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14.6 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.21 km

3.22 km

2.15 km

2.08 km

883 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.26 km

2.63 km

2.37 km

2.10 km

1.08 km

158 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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White Horse of Hergest Ridge – Remains of Offa’s Dyke loop from Lower Harpton

Stocking Wood

Ye Olde Tavern

Kington Museum & History Centre and Fly the Walking Dog

White Horse of Hergest Ridge

View of the Herefordshire-Powys Border

Remains of Offa’s Dyke

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