Saturday 18 September 2010
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Open to Offas is a challenge walk held annually on the third Saturday in September with options of 30, 21 or 14 miles in 11.5 hours from Cilcain Village Hall (GR SJ176652) (just inside N Wales, 15 minutes beyond Chester by-pass).
All three routes climb the Clwydian Hills to follow the Offa's Dyke Path along the ridge and return via wooded country. The views are outstanding, the terrain underfoot is excellent throughout and the event is famous for its food. The start is at 08:30 (30 & 21-mile routes) or 09.30 (14-mile route). Explorer Sheet 265 covers the whole event apart from about a mile at the southern end of the 30-mile route. Landranger Sheet 116 also covers everything apart from half a mile just off the eastern edge for all routes.
The decision on which of the 30- and 21-mile routes to do need not be made until the split point 13 miles into the walk. A decision to do the 14-mile route must be made beforehand.
Entry is £4.50 (non-LDWA £5.50) in advance, or £7/£8 on the day (numbers limited). For this you get tea & toast before the start, food & drink at four checkpoints (three on the 21-mile route and two on the 14-mile route), a meal at the finish, a certificate of completion & car parking. A badge is available. 'Finish five, get one free' (entries in advance only).
Queries to opentooffas.merseystride@ldwa.org.uk |
