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Hay Bluff and Cat's Back

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Overview

A circular walk starting with a slow ascent up onto Offa's Dyke, along the ridge then a steep descent down the Cat's Back on a rocky, sometimes narrow, but well trodden path, returning along the valley

Wednesday, 9 August 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
450m / 1476ft
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 23978 38035
Nearest postcode:
HR3 5QP
what3words:
range.picnic.boasted
Start time:
10:00 am

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  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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