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LIFETIME of WALKS by DEREK HARWOODDerek Harwood's Walking Records If you have any queries about the pictures or descriptions e-mail me at: derek@harwoodonline.com | ||||
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| OFFA's DYKE PATH Hay Buff to Catworth Court 29th July 1992 .....................................................Walk No. 205 |
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OFFA'S DYKE PATH No. 5 Total 43.0 miles Time Taken: 2:75 hrs Distance: Enjoyment: Weather: Dull 17:00 pm - 19:45 pm 8.00 miles 85% but warm Temp: Cloud: Rain: Visibility: Ground Conditions: Nature: 18oC 100% None Average Good Ponies, sheep Total AA: Total MH: Total LD: Total AW: Other: Total Distance: 485.5 mls 280.0 mls 408.0 mls 0 mls 100 mls 1273.5 miles Companions: (Derek) Points of Interest and LINKS: Offa's Dyke Path Hay Bluff Tack Wood Hay on Wye Hay Clock Tower River Wye Bettws Dingle Catworthy CourtDescription:
48 miles to 56 miles. (Note: Miles not in order).
At 3:30pm I parked the car on the lane verge alongside the Dyke sign, where the path leaves the lane and crosses a field next to a lonely country cottage near Catworthy Court. I enjoyed the cycle ride down to Hay and up the steep lane towards Hay Bluff. When searching for a secluded site to leave the bike, I pushed it up a very steep, narrow lane where I was covered from head to toe by flying ants. It was impossible not to step on hundreds of ants. When I started the walk at 5:30pm I walked back towards the open area below Hay Bluff, and followed the new route along the Welsh Border into Hay, past a field of curious ponies which harassed me all the way to the stile. Unfortunately I had forgotten to carry water so I bought two ices in Hay to keep me going. I walked along the river bank past a troop of scouts camping with traditional tents and flag pole. I returned to the car at 7:45pm and collected my bike at 8:15pm.
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Hazards:
Beware of unfriendly animals, especially ponies. Take care when walking alongside River Wye. It is recommended that you carry a full water container as an ice cream shop may not always be sited on the route.
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