Open to Offas

Event overview

Open to Offas is a day event on 8 August 2026 based at Cilcain Village Hall, Cilcain, CH7 5NN in north-east Wales. The event is organised by LDWA - Merseystride. Entries open 8 December 2025 and close 4 August 2026. An early-bird fee applies before 1 June. The entry list shows 20 participants so far.

Routes and logistics

The event offers the following route options:

• 32 miles (52 km) - 6377 ft (1944 m) elevation
• 24 miles (40 km) - 4945 ft (1507 m) elevation
• 16 miles (25.5 km) - 2792 ft (851 m) elevation

All routes climb the Clwydian Hills and follow the Offa's Dyke Path over Moel Famau, with a return via wooded countryside and Loggerheads country park. Longer routes continue over Moel Fenlli towards Llanarmon-yn-Ial. A cut-off at Checkpoint 3 applies to the 32 mile route; late arrivals will be required to follow an alternative route.

The entry fee includes a detailed route description, refreshments at checkpoints and at the finish, and a certificate. Walkers and runners may enter. Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a lead; dogs are not permitted inside Cilcain Village Hall. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Participants are expected to carry Explorer 265 or Landranger 116 maps or an electronic equivalent. Route descriptions and GPX files are available from Merseystride LDWA. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.