Panpunton Hill on Offa's Dyke from Knighton
The best-preserved stretch of Offa's Dyke, climbing out of the town that sits on it.
- Distance
- 4.7 km
- Ascent
- 240 m
- Time
- 1.5–2 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 384 m
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About this walk
Panpunton Hill on Offa's Dyke from Knighton is a moderate 4.7 km out-and-back walk with 240 m of ascent, taking 1.5 to 2 hours. It starts at Knighton station (grid reference SO 290 723). The start can be reached by public transport.
Knighton is Tref-y-Clawdd in Welsh, the town on the dyke, and the Offa's Dyke Centre is here. North of the town the path climbs Panpunton Hill along the 8th-century earthwork itself, one of the best-preserved stretches of the whole 177 miles, with the Teme valley below. Return the same way.
Route
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The dyke
Climb out of Knighton on Offa's Dyke Path to Panpunton Hill and return.
Summit
Panpunton Hill
384 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Panpunton Hill on Offa's Dyke from Knighton take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–2 hours for the 4.7 km route, which has 240 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Knighton station (grid reference SO 290 723). Car parks in Knighton.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Trains to Knighton on the Heart of Wales line. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. A steep grassy climb, then an undulating ridge path on the dyke.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze here: keep dogs on a lead near livestock, especially at lambing time (March to May).
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