Offa's Dyke Path — Sections 11–12: Llandegla to Prestatyn landscape

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Offa's Dyke Path — Sections 11–12: Llandegla to Prestatyn

~2 days · 29.1 mi · hard · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance29.1 mi
Days out2
Elevation gain5,617 ft
Gain / mile193 ft
High point1,791 ft
Difficulty index21/100

What the Offa's Dyke Path — Sections 11–12: Llandegla to Prestatyn is known for

Sections 11–12 of Offa's Dyke Path is an official 47 km point-to-point section from Llandegla to Prestatyn.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Offa's Dyke Path — Sections 11–12: Llandegla to Prestatyn on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 259 ft to 5,587 ft over 29.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 13.7 mi · 47%
  • Downhill 14.2 mi · 49%
  • Flat 1.1 mi · 4%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

How hard is the Offa's Dyke Path — Sections 11–12: Llandegla to Prestatyn?

21 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Offa's Dyke Path — Sections 11–12: Llandegla to Prestatyn scores 21/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.

Frequently asked questions

How many days does the Offa's Dyke Path — Sections 11–12: Llandegla to Prestatyn take?

Most backpackers hike the Offa's Dyke Path — Sections 11–12: Llandegla to Prestatyn in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 29.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Offa's Dyke Path — Sections 11–12: Llandegla to Prestatyn?

The Offa's Dyke Path — Sections 11–12: Llandegla to Prestatyn climbs roughly 5,617 ft total — about 193 ft per mile, topping out near 1,791 ft.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.

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