Open to Offas
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Open to Offas : Merseystride (Sat 8 Aug 2026)
Open to Offas is a Merseystride challenge event in northeast Wales that follows sections of the Offas Dyke Path across the Clwydian Hills. Organisers welcome both walkers and runners. The event is listed as full with a waiting list still open.
Three route options are offered, each using the Offas Dyke Path and covering varied ascent:
- 32 miles: 1944 m ascent
- 24 miles: 1507 m ascent
- 16 miles: 851 m ascent
The event has a 12.5 hour time limit and includes at least one checkpoint with a cut-off. The start and finish are based at Cilcain village hall, postcode CH7 5NN, grid reference SJ176652. Parking, refreshments and a certificate are included in the entry fee.
Entry fees are stated as £14 for LDWA members and £20 for non members, with a £2 discount available before June 2026. Entries are managed via SI Entries. Accommodation is available within 20 km for participants, for example in Holywell approximately 11 km away.
Maps and route details are provided by the organisers. The event is organised by the Merseystride local group of the Long Distance Walkers Association and sits within the LDWA challenge event programme. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
