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across the border in Herefordshire and weaves between the two countries crossing remote hills to Knighton (Tref-
y-Clawdd, the town on the dyke).
From
Kington Museum
head towards the clock tower, turning left onto Church St and then right onto
Doctor's Lane, which soon becomes Prospect Rd. Follow the narrowing road around until you cross a footbridge
over a stream. Continue straight across the busy A44 and start your first ascent towards
Bradnor Green
.
Skirt the edge of the golf course and continue the climb along the edge of Bradnor Hill and then
Rushock
Hill
enjoying wonderful views across the undulating landscape. Follow the path as it runs along a section of the
dyke round a field edge to reveal another impressive vista southwest to the Hergest Ridge and East Radnor Hills.
Here the dyke heads up near the summit of
Herrock Hill
but the path runs down the side of the hill to
Lower Harpton
where you cross back into Wales over an old packhorse bridge. Follow the leafy lane uphill past
the scant remains of
Burfa Camp
, an ancient hillfort. The path then heads up
Evenjob Hill
where the
dyke remains in remarkable condition with wonderful westerly views. As you head up and over
Pen Offa
the
easterly hills are revealed. It's downhill from here to the Lugg Valley past magnificent, towering sections of the
dyke. Cross the field to the River Lugg, a small but beautiful river with deep pools and plenty of shade. From
nearby
Dolley Green
it's a steep but short climb up
Furrow Hill
where you'll get great views to the
west. The dyke here is little more than a raised mound of earth. From here on it's a gentle stroll down into
Knighton
.
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Pilleth
At tiny Pilleth a whitewashed church on a hill overlooks the peaceful valley where 800
men were killed in the 1402 victory by Owain Glyndŵr over Edmund Mortimer (Mor-
timer was captured, switched sides and married Glyndŵr's daughter). Most of them were
buried in mass graves in the churchyard.
While the current church dates from the 13th century, it's built on the site of an outpost
of St Cynllo (died 460) and its idyllic location speaks of the close relationship of the early
Celtic church to nature. Behind the church, steps lead into a well-preserved holy well,
which was believed to have had healing powers, particularly for eye complaints. It's now
home to a rowdy family of far-sighted frogs.
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Presteigne (Llanandras)
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