The walk
From Welshpool station, walk to the Offa's Dyke Path and follow the trail for 19.6 miles to Gobowen. Getting to and from the trail adds 4.5 miles away (about 5.5 to 6 miles on foot) in all.
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.
Getting there and back
At the end, trains from Gobowen back to Welshpool take from 1hr. Times are averages from our journey data, not a live timetable.
To Welshpool from the cities
- BirminghamFrom 1hr 31min
- ManchesterFrom 2hr 23min
- LiverpoolFrom 2hr 30min
- LeicesterFrom 2hr 35min
- PrestonFrom 2hr 35min
- CardiffFrom 2hr 38min
- LancasterFrom 2hr 55min
- SheffieldFrom 2hr 57min
Good to know
How long is the Welshpool to Gobowen walk?
About 25 to 25.5 miles from station to station: 19.6 miles along the Offa's Dyke Path and 4.5 miles away (about 5.5 to 6 miles on foot) getting to and from the trail.
How do you get back from Gobowen to Welshpool?
By train: the quickest journey from Gobowen back to Welshpool takes 1hr.
How do you get to Welshpool by train?
Welshpool is 1hr 31min from Birmingham, 2hr 23min from Manchester, 2hr 30min from Liverpool and 3hr 14min from London by train.