Offa's Dyke Path — Sections 5–6: Kington to Brompton Crossroads
~2 days · 28.8 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Offa's Dyke Path — Sections 5–6: Kington to Brompton Crossroads is known for
Sections 5–6 of Offa's Dyke Path is an official 45.7 km point-to-point section from Kington to Brompton Crossroads.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 1,506 ft to 4,587 ft over 28.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 12.5 mi · 43%
- Downhill 15.2 mi · 53%
- 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 5–6: Kington to Brompton Crossroads?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Offa's Dyke Path — Sections 5–6: Kington to Brompton Crossroads scores 23/100, 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 5–6: Kington to Brompton Crossroads take?
Most backpackers hike the Offa's Dyke Path — Sections 5–6: Kington to Brompton Crossroads in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 28.8 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Offa's Dyke Path — Sections 5–6: Kington to Brompton Crossroads?
The Offa's Dyke Path — Sections 5–6: Kington to Brompton Crossroads climbs roughly 6,230 ft total — about 216 ft per mile, topping out near 1,401 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.