Stage 6 of 13 · Offa's Dyke Path

Knighton → Montgomery, Town Hall

Distance
28.8 km
Ascent
+895 m
Descent
-1,071 m
Est. Time
8h 29m
Altitude
137–428 m
Type
point-to-point
🏔️ Mountainous🌲 Lowland

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Route briefing

What comes next

Climbs and descents in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.

9 route events
  1. Start

    0 m

    Knighton

    Start

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-02

    About 0 min in

    28.8 km remaining

    +895 m remaining

  2. Descent

    14 m

    135 m descent

    1.2 km at 11.6% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 0 min in

    28.8 km remaining

    +895 m remaining

  3. Climb

    2.1 km

    192 m climb

    2.0 km at 9.5% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 37 min in

    26.7 km remaining

    +883 m remaining

  4. Climb

    6.8 km

    161 m climb

    2.3 km at 7.1% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 2h 00m in

    22.1 km remaining

    +660 m remaining

  5. Climb

    13.4 km

    141 m climb

    1.2 km at 12.1% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 3h 56m in

    15.5 km remaining

    +480 m remaining

  6. Climb

    19.1 km

    104 m climb

    0.6 km at 16.3% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 5h 38m in

    9.7 km remaining

    +198 m remaining

  7. Finish

    28.8 km

    Montgomery, Town Hall

    Finish

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-02

    About 8h 29m in

    0 m remaining

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28.8 km Distance895 m Climb8h 29m Est. time428 m High pointEPIC Difficulty
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Start: Knighton

No nearby transit stop. Consider getting dropped off or using the previous stage's end stop.

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Getting Out

Montgomery, Town Hall (bus stop)

1924m from trail end · ~24 min walk

Segment Breakdown

Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.

SegmentDist↑ / ↓TimeCharacter
Knighton → km 6.9 (272m)
172–393m
6.9 km+250m / -297m2h 06m🏃 Highly Runnable
km 6.9 (272m) → km 13.4 (203m)
203–427m
6.5 km+178m / -247m1h 51m📉 Descending
km 13.4 (203m) → km 14.6 (344m)
203–344m
1.2 km+141m / -0m30 min🔺 Steep Climb
km 14.6 (344m) → km 15.6 (255m)
255–344m
1 km+0m / -89m15 min📉 Descending
km 15.6 (255m) → Montgomery, Town Hall
137–412m
13.3 km+355m / -467m3h 45m📉 Descending
Total28.8 km+895m / -1,071m8h 29m

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Est. Finish Time
4h 54m
Calories
2,470 kcal
Water Needed
3.5 L
Effort Distance
43.1 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (221g total) Electrolyte needs vary with conditions and sweat losses; no individual sodium target is estimated. 🩹 Consider anti-chafe and blister prevention

Terrain Analysis

Lower-gradient terrain
Unknown
Gradient coverage unavailable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
31 m/km
Moderate profile
↑ 895m ↓ 1,071m

Surface & Technicality

Gradient breakdown
Low gradient (100%)

Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.

Surface

≈43% paved · ≈57% unpaved
Mixed paved & unpaved

Estimated for the full route from the 57% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.

Current Conditions

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Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Offa's Dyke Path Stage 6: Knighton → Montgomery, Town Hall is usually best from March to November.

Weather this week

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Weather by month

Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (137 m) and the highest point (428 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.

Monthly climate averages and daylight
Month
WeatherMixedMixedGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodMixed
High point, day / night6°/1°6°/0°8°/1°11°/3°14°/5°17°/8°19°/10°18°/10°16°/8°12°/6°8°/3°6°/1°
Low point, day / night7°/2°7°/2°10°/3°13°/4°16°/7°19°/10°21°/11°20°/11°17°/9°14°/7°10°/4°8°/2°
Rain, mm12210095787689889091128137142
Snow at high pointPossiblePossibleFrost––––––––Possible
Daylight8 h 109 h 5211 h 4613 h 5215 h 4216 h 4716 h 2314 h 4712 h 4610 h 458 h 497 h 43

Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.

Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.

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Safety & Bailouts

Exit routes not verified

We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.

Mapped high point: 428 m, approximately 9.7 km along the route. This is not an assessment of the most remote or exposed point.

Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.

Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 28.8 km, 895m ascent, max altitude 428.1m, ~8h duration.

Essential 5 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    3L hydration vest
    Water source information is incomplete; plan supplies before departure
  • 🍫
    Trail mix, bars & sandwich
    Est. 2971 kcal burn
  • 🆘
    Emergency space blanket
    Critical for preventing hypothermia if you stop moving
Recommended 5 items
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen
    Basic sun protection
  • 🧥
    Light rain jacket
    Weather changes fast in the mountains
  • 🔦
    Headlamp
    8h route — plan for delays
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
  • 🧊
    Microspikes / light crampons
    Snow risk in Jan, Feb, Dec
Nice to have 2 items
  • 🥢
    Trekking poles (optional)
    895m ascent — helps on descents
  • 🦵
    Gaiters
    Keep snow out of boots

Logistics

This route runs from Knighton to Montgomery, Town Hall (28.8 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Knighton
No transit stops detected nearby.
Finish — Getting Back
Montgomery, Town Hall
🚌 Montgomery, Town Hall (1.9km)

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Route data from OpenStreetMap © contributors, licensed under ODbL. Updated 2026-04-02.