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Stow Hill & Offa’s Dyke |
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Date |
Saturday 24th March |
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Start & estimated finish time |
10:30am start – approx. 3pm finish |
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Distance (miles) and Difficulty |
8 miles – Moderate |
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Leader |
Will Tandy |
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Contact Details |
07840301075 / will.tandy@gmail.com |
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Start Point and Parking |
Forestry Commission Kinsley Wood car park, just off the A488 (SO298728 – OS Explorer map 201). Note: can only be approached from the Knighton direction (i.e. heading east) as it has a sharply graded access road (not signposted). It’s the second track on the left after passing Knighton train station to the right (post code: LD7 1DT). Follow the forest road straight on around the outskirt of the wood for about 3/4mile to reach the parking area. |
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General Location |
Approx. 50 minutes south of Shrewsbury. |
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Packed Lunch? |
Yes |
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Pub/Tea Shop |
Possibly in Knighton |
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Toilets |
None |
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Car Sharing |
Meet at “Dobbies” services (A5/A49 junction south of Shrewsbury in the Little Chef car park at 9:15am. |
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Public Transport |
Arriva Trains Wales services to Knighton station (check timetables). No convenient bus links. |
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Other Details |
This walk offers spectacular views over the welsh Marches and Teme Valley. We pass through the secluded hamlet of Stowe before ascending Stow Hill. Later, we pick up a well preserved section of the Offa’s Dyke path, an impressive earthwork dating back over 1200 years. A mix of forest tracks, farmland, grassy hills and footpaths /bridleways. Some steepish ascents, most notably up to Stow Hill (>200m climb). Extremely muddy at times. Waterproof footwear is essential! (Gaiters also recommended). Exposed in places – please bring warm/windproof clothing. |