- On trail 12.0 mi 19.4 km
- Walking time 5–6 h
- Ascent 420 m 1,400 ft
- Descent 490 m 1,600 ft
- Difficulty Easy
One foot in England, one in Wales, along the line of the dyke.
Section 7: Brompton Crossroads to Buttington map
Cross-check: National Trails route description . Opened 30 October 2026. The distance at the top of this page is measured between these ends. The route page's miles stay in the answers below.
The walk
Here the dyke is the national boundary, and in places you can walk with one foot in each country. The path is fairly flat and stays close to the earthwork. Montgomery, with its ruined castle and Bunners hardware shop, is about three-quarters of a mile off through Lymore Park. A climb to the Beacon Ring hillfort is the last effort before the River Severn at Buttington Bridge.
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Start of section
Brompton Crossroads
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Two countries
The border
The dyke still marks the national boundary here, so you can stand with a foot in each country.
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Detour
Montgomery
A ruined castle and Bunners hardware shop, about three-quarters of a mile off the path through Lymore Park.
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Beacon Ring
Hillfort earthworks on the last climb, with a picnic table on the southern edge.
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End of section
Buttington
Section 7: Brompton Crossroads to Buttington overview
The ground
- Dyke
- Fields
- Hillfort
Level walking beside the dyke, with one climb. A gentler section, and a welcome one after the switchbacks.
Stops
Refreshments
- Montgomery (off the path)
Toilets
- The route page does not name a public toilet on this section
Before you go
Opposite direction
Buttington to Brompton Crossroads
From the Severn the path climbs to Beacon Ring first, then runs level beside the dyke to Brompton. The switchbacks begin soon after, so this is a gentle day before a hard one.
End of section
Brompton Crossroads
Brompton Crossroads to Buttington FAQ
How long is Brompton Crossroads to Buttington?
The route page lists 12.3 miles (20 km) to Buttington Bridge. The distance at the top of this page is measured between these ends.
Where do I stay at the end?
Welshpool is a short walk from Buttington Bridge. Our plans use Moors Farm, about a kilometre from the bridge.
Can I download a GPX for Brompton Crossroads to Buttington?
Yes. Use the GPX button at the top of this page. It is this section's line, for Garmin, Komoot, or your phone. Open the planner if you want a file built around your overnight stops.
Walk this as a day
Inside Day 8 of the 14-day, which starts at Cwm. Open the planner on that preset, then export a full-trip or per-day GPX.
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