The switchback

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The switchback

Image: © Graham Horn Taken: 21 Apr 2000

The route of Offa's Dyke Path between Knighton and Brompton Hall is often called the switchback. The route crosses the grain of the land so it's down to one stream or valley, straight up the next. This is a particularly steep climb just south of Middle Knuck.

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Image Location

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52.467909
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-3.088963