Offa's Dyke Part 14: Trefonen to Four Crosses

This is the fourteenth in a series of day walks along the Offa's Dyke Path - the idea was to reach the English border in stages, but now we shall be invading England. Light the beacons!

This will be a logistically tricky event as we will be parking at the end point, organising the group then driving with half of the cars 15 minutes to the true start point.

After finishing the remaining cars will be used to return the first drivers back to their own vehicles.

From the true starting point at Trefonen we immediately pick up the Offa's Dyke Path and follow it across fields and farmland steadily up hill until we are above Moelydd and Nantmawr. This high point offers a splendid view out over the plains of Shropshire, and the Berwyn and Cambrian mountains that form the natural border between Wales and England.

Descending into the valley we shall cross over the dismantled Tanat Valley Light Railway, pass through Porth-y-waen then climb steeply up Blodwel Rock, following the Path as it rounds Llanymynech Hill passing Asterley Rocks and stopping to admire the former limestone quarry and the glorious views towards Criggion and Long Mountain.

Dropping down once more we pass through Llanymynech and on to the Montgomery Canal towpath which the Path follows for 3km, crossing over Afon Efyrnwy (the River Vyrnwy) and then leaving to pass through Four Crosses where our walk ends and we can grab an ice cream at the garage (or a pint back in Trefonen).

This walk is roughly 14 km/9 miles, with several steep ascents and descents, crossing a wide mix of terrain. Expect sections of muddy, rocky and uneven footing.

Well-behaved OutdoorDogs are very welcome but consider teaming up with a fellow dog driver. Note: Leads will be required in areas with livestock, and we will be crossing stiles frequently.

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