Lifetime of Walks by Derek Harwood

OFFA'S DYKE PATH No. 11 Total 94.0 miles Time Taken: 3:50 hrs Distance: Enjoyment: Weather: Warm 15:15 pm - 18:45 pm 8.00 miles 85% and sunny Temp: Cloud: Rain: Visibility: Ground Conditions: Nature: 18^oC 40% None Excellent Muddy and slippery Sheep, cattle Total AA: Total MH: Total LD: Total AW: Other: Total Distance: 494.0 mls 314.0 mls 460.0 mls 53 mls 139 mls 1460.0 miles Companions: (Derek) Points of Interest and LINKS: Offa's Dyke Path River Clun Craig Hill Middle Knuck Churchtown Edenhope Hill River Unk Nut Wood Cwn Baptist Chapel Mellington Hall Brompton Bridge Lodge

87 miles to 95 miles. There were extensive views in many directions of distant hills, especially the Long Mynd and Stiperstones. It was very muddy and slippery after overnight and morning heavy rain. I walked from Bridge Farm to Hergan Hill with two Dutch students who were also following the Way. This section from Newcastle is known as the switchback because of the constant climb/descend nature until the ridge of Kerry Hill is reached, where there is a 700 ft descent to the Montgomery plain with good views of Long Mountain and the Severn valley. I discussed an unusual tree with a lady sat on the dyke before the lane and above Drewin village. The tree, growing on the dyke near Crowsnest Cottage, looked as if lots of birds' nests had been built all over its canopy. Closer inspection did not reveal any nests but just more twigs. There was a long cycle ride via Bishop's Castle where I rang the office and home on carried car telephone.



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	OFFA's DYKE PATH Newcastle to Brompton Bridge 21st May 1993 ......................................................Walk No. 229
	OFFA'S DYKE PATH No. 11 Total 94.0 miles Time Taken: 3:50 hrs Distance: Enjoyment: Weather: Warm 15:15 pm - 18:45 pm 8.00 miles 85% and sunny Temp: Cloud: Rain: Visibility: Ground Conditions: Nature: 18^oC 40% None Excellent Muddy and slippery Sheep, cattle Total AA: Total MH: Total LD: Total AW: Other: Total Distance: 494.0 mls 314.0 mls 460.0 mls 53 mls 139 mls 1460.0 miles Companions: (Derek) Points of Interest and LINKS: Offa's Dyke Path River Clun Craig Hill Middle Knuck Churchtown Edenhope Hill River Unk Nut Wood Cwn Baptist Chapel Mellington Hall Brompton Bridge Lodge Description: 87 miles to 95 miles. There were extensive views in many directions of distant hills, especially the Long Mynd and Stiperstones. It was very muddy and slippery after overnight and morning heavy rain. I walked from Bridge Farm to Hergan Hill with two Dutch students who were also following the Way. This section from Newcastle is known as the switchback because of the constant climb/descend nature until the ridge of Kerry Hill is reached, where there is a 700 ft descent to the Montgomery plain with good views of Long Mountain and the Severn valley. I discussed an unusual tree with a lady sat on the dyke before the lane and above Drewin village. The tree, growing on the dyke near Crowsnest Cottage, looked as if lots of birds' nests had been built all over its canopy. Closer inspection did not reveal any nests but just more twigs. There was a long cycle ride via Bishop's Castle where I rang the office and home on carried car telephone. Location Map: - www.streetmap.co.uk, - Start: at Newcastle Finish: Brompton Bridge Hazards: Care is required on the slippery, steep slopes and muddy valley after heavy rain. Many tracks in Nut Wood to confuse Way followers. Click Here for Previous Walk on Offa's Dyke - Walk 10 Click Here for Next Walk on Offa's Dyke - Walk 12 Click Here to Return to 'Lifetime of Walks' Homepage

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