One thing I love about long distance hiking is the chance to discover a place we wouldn't necessarily choose to visit on a weekend or holiday. It turns out that Shropshire and the Offa's Dyke Path are just such a place. In fact, we liked them so much we will definitely be back for a revisit!
There were lots of places of historical interest at Ironbridge that we didn't have time to visit. And we both thoroughly enjoyed the 80 mile section of the Offa's Dyke Path that we followed.
Admittedly, a large part of our enjoyment was relief at finally having a relatively well-maintained, well-signposted route to follow, but it was also a really lovely route in a part of the country we don't know well, with some great scenery and places of interest along the way. See photos for further information and hopefully inspiration!
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| Wenlock Edge, Shropshire |
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| Stokesay Castle, a medieval manor house |
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| Near Hopton Castle, Shropshire |
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| Stowe Hill, Shropshire |
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| Offa's Dyke near Knighton |
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| Hawthorn of Hawthorn Hill |
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| English / Welsh footpath sign |
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| Offa's Dyke Path on Hergest Ridge |
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| On top of Lord Hereford's Knob |
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| Looking back at Lord Hereford's Knob |
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| Pen y Beacon on Offa's Dyke Path |
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| Offa's Dyke Path down into Pandy |
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| Climb up from Redbrook, Forest of Dean |
