Offa's Dyke 1 - Sedbury to Brockweir Linear Walk

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Overview

A linear walk - first in a series of Offa's Dyke walks. Meet at the lay-by near Brockweir Bridge. Car share to Sedbury School/ Leisure centre and then walk down to the start of Offa's Dyke and trace the route back to the cars at Brockweir. ,Collect cars from Sedbury at the end of day. Let the leader know your interest in this ramble, please! If bad weather is forecast please check the group website (fodramblers.org.uk) to confirm that the walk is going ahead

Sunday, 16 February 2025

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:: 487.7m / 1600ft
Type:: linear

Website:: https://fodramblers.org.uk/programme/listing/?id=1408

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SO 53660 01311
Nearest postcode:: NP16 7NL
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Lay-by on the A466 near Brockweir Bridge (NP25 4TN)

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 54320 93941
Nearest postcode:: NP16 7FW
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Sedbury, Beachley Road Car Park at Wyedean School (NP16 7GA)

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SO 53660 01311
Nearest postcode:: NP16 7NL
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Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Brockweir Bridge A466 Lay-by (NP25 4TN) – SO53660131

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