Offa's Dyke Path — Sections 7–8: Brompton Crossroads to Llanymynech landscape

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Offa's Dyke Path — Sections 7–8: Brompton Crossroads to Llanymynech

~2 days · 23.3 mi · moderate · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance23.3 mi
Days out2
Elevation gain2,136 ft
Gain / mile92 ft
High point1,339 ft
Difficulty index11/100

What the Offa's Dyke Path — Sections 7–8: Brompton Crossroads to Llanymynech is known for

Sections 7–8 of Offa's Dyke Path is an official 37 km point-to-point section from Brompton Crossroads to Llanymynech.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Offa's Dyke Path — Sections 7–8: Brompton Crossroads to Llanymynech on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 656 ft to 4,380 ft over 23.3 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 6.8 mi · 29%
  • Downhill 6.0 mi · 26%
  • Flat 10.5 mi · 45%

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 7–8: Brompton Crossroads to Llanymynech?

11 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Offa's Dyke Path — Sections 7–8: Brompton Crossroads to Llanymynech scores 11/100, 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 7–8: Brompton Crossroads to Llanymynech take?

Most backpackers hike the Offa's Dyke Path — Sections 7–8: Brompton Crossroads to Llanymynech in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 23.3 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Offa's Dyke Path — Sections 7–8: Brompton Crossroads to Llanymynech?

The Offa's Dyke Path — Sections 7–8: Brompton Crossroads to Llanymynech climbs roughly 2,136 ft total — about 92 ft per mile, topping out near 1,339 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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