Offa's Dyke Walk
Pross
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I've recently started thinking about walking the length of Offa's Dyke, mainly for the enjoyment of the scenery and also to do a bit of charity fundraising for my company's chosen charity. In order to make it a suitable challenge I was initially looking at doing it in 5 days but from research 7 days seems to be considered quite a fast time to walk it by experienced hikers. This would average around 35 or 25 miles a day respectively although the actual daily distance is governed by available accommodation along the route.
With there being such an outdoors bunch on here I was wondering if anyone has walked the full route and, if so, would you consider 5 days to be doable? Also, does anyone have recommendations for B&B accommodation along the route? If I can make 35 miles on the first day the accommodation will be no problem but in the middle section there's less in the way of civilisation!
With there being such an outdoors bunch on here I was wondering if anyone has walked the full route and, if so, would you consider 5 days to be doable? Also, does anyone have recommendations for B&B accommodation along the route? If I can make 35 miles on the first day the accommodation will be no problem but in the middle section there's less in the way of civilisation!
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Buttington House B&B (http://www.buttingtonhouse.com) is nice, just outside of Welshpool, near the trail. I know they close for the winter and open again in the Spring.
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I've walked this one and a half times and can confirm that it's a cracker. I did it in chunks, walking around 20 miles a day and if you're fit 25 should be OK, particularly if you do it during the long days in the summer.
Thirty five miles a day is a bit of a stretch, although I met some squaddies who were running it in some ridiculously short time so you never know.
If you're really pushing on you can miss out on the terrific scenery - something to ponder.
There is a lot of information on the walk online and the Offa's Dyke Association is very helpful.
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How can you walk it half a time...^^^0
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n1ckster wrote:Buttington House B&B (http://www.buttingtonhouse.com) is nice, just outside of Welshpool, near the trail. I know they close for the winter and open again in the Spring.
Nick
Stayed there. Had Teddy Bears all over the bed! :shock:Purveyor of "up"0 -
Thanks all. The key is getting the balance between enjoying the walk and keeping it enough of a challenge. I intend doing it in the peak of summer with around 10 hours of walking a day. I've looked at a schedule for 6 days (roughly 30 miles per day) but will also look at 7 days. Initially I thought it followed the relatively flat border (it does at the southern end) but from looking into it more I now know there are some fairly hilly days!0
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Pross wrote:Thanks all. The key is getting the balance between enjoying the walk and keeping it enough of a challenge. I intend doing it in the peak of summer with around 10 hours of walking a day. I've looked at a schedule for 6 days (roughly 30 miles per day) but will also look at 7 days. Initially I thought it followed the relatively flat border (it does at the southern end) but from looking into it more I now know there are some fairly hilly days!
Flat it ain't. Purveyor of "up"0 -
Apparently 28,000 feet of ascent!0
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Hay on Wye is a beautiful haven. Loads of B&Bs and some good food too.0
