Offa's Dyke 4 MS
Phil (& his dog) and Alex hiking the Offa’s Dyke National Trail to raise money in aid of The Multiple Sclerosis Society (MS) – all 177 miles and 30,000 feet!
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These stats are only based on the beacons sent - the fewer the beacons, the more inaccurate the stats!
Distance: 183 miles
Max Altitude: 2,474 ft
Min Altitude: 177 ft
Height Gain: 22,559 ft
Height Loss: 22,457 ft
Count: 431
Timezone: Europe/London
@daylightgambler, his dog and @winkysmileyface's (wsf) challenge to walk the 177 mile Offa's Dyke path for Multiple Sclerosis in April 2010
17/04 7:59pm 
: offasdyke4ms 
- Big thank you to the support team - they have spent the last two weeks running around for us - couldn't have done it without them! #viewr
IT_Trainer : @offasdyke4ms yes, big well done and congratulations to the support team
IT_Trainer : @offasdyke4ms and of course a big well done and congratulations to Angel!!!
17/04 7:57pm : offasdyke4ms - Nice surprise to see @pete_knight at the finish with a bottle of bubbly! #viewr
17/04 7:20pm : offasdyke4ms - So nearly there now. We really hope you have enjoyed following along with us! #viewr
justinfleming : @offasdyke4ms Congrats. Hope you had fun too
Mister_Roy : @offasdyke4ms Magnificent, well done
17/04 6:33pm : offasdyke4ms - Thanks for everyone's kind words of support - we are now on our final stint to the finish line! #viewr #fb #viewr
17/04 6:03pm : offasdyke4ms - Feet really starting to hurt now. Having a quick pint before the final hour to the end! #fb #viewr
gwenoldy : @offasdyke4ms nearly there! what a big day today has been. not far to go now!
17/04 4:53pm : offasdyke4ms - We've been joined by friends walking as far as Chepstow before joining us this evening! Very motivating! #viewr
JabberingJude : @offasdyke4ms I haven't done the walk with you but for some reason feel very emotional that you're almost at the end. Well done you guys!!
17/04 3:07pm : winkysmileyface - Lots of people out walking today,and who can blame them? #viewr
17/04 2:59pm : offasdyke4ms - We had a great audioboo but sadly it's won't upload! #viewr
125f8 : @offasdyke4ms Post using pixelpipe?
17/04 2:58pm : offasdyke4ms - Just been enjoying a pint of cider at the last pub on Offa's Dyke! #viewr
17/04 2:18pm : winkysmileyface - Been chatting to @gabysalfati and now have my happy feet on! #fb #viewr
17/04 1:09pm : winkysmileyface - Just got word that our good friends are going to be coming up from chepstow to meet up on the final stage of the journey! #fb #viewr
17/04 1:07pm : offasdyke4ms - Signal pretty poor around here. Following lower river side part of walk after morning in gorgeous wooded hillsides. #viewr
IT_Trainer : @offasdyke4ms sounds very picturesque
17/04 10:57am : offasdyke4ms - In Highbury Wood #viewr
clivewalker : @offasdyke4ms Looks like you have made a good start guys!
BeechenhillFarm : @offasdyke4ms Thinking of you today, we have wedding so will be dashing about, in and out, up and down stairs- but not quite as much as you!
17/04 9:33am : offasdyke4ms - Climbing big hill out of Monmouth! #viewr
Pete_Knight : @offasdyke4ms Views at the top are great, see if you can find the spot where I was photographed for BN magazine.
125f8 : @offasdyke4ms If I'm right your on the sugar loaf!
17/04 9:01am : winkysmileyface - And so begins day 13,the final leg,the longest day! #fb #viewr
16/04 5:22pm : offasdyke4ms - All done for the day - we have one more day with a monster 20 miles to go! Have found a nice pub! #viewr
clivewalker : @offasdyke4ms Seemed very quick today. Great effort! Hope tomorrow does not have too many hills!
IT_Trainer : @offasdyke4ms tomorrow will fly by! enjoy the a lovely sunny evening in the pub
16/04 4:27pm : offasdyke4ms - y. #viewr
16/04 4:19pm : offasdyke4ms - Taking a break in a forest. Nothing but sound of woodpeckers, birds, and insects. It's sunny with a very gentle breeze! #viewr
16/04 3:53pm : offasdyke4ms - Do you guy's want a music competition again today? #viewr
IT_Trainer : @offasdyke4ms OK now you offer, when I'm about to attempt the drive home from oxford to Roade!!!
16/04 2:28pm : offasdyke4ms - Have left dog with support team for another half day rest. The support team dropped off lunch and we had a picnic in the sun. #viewr
16/04 2:17pm : offasdyke4ms - Just passed through a Bulmers apple orchard and been chatting to a tree surgeon about the old trees on the route! #viewr
16/04 12:21pm : offasdyke4ms - We've some great ideas for a few audioboos to do tomorrow! #viewr
16/04 9:44am : offasdyke4ms - just watched a fox run along the edge of the field! #viewr
16/04 9:34am : winkysmileyface - Day 12.Nuff said. #fb #viewr
15/04 5:53pm : offasdyke4ms - Really tough day today. Our bodies starting to give up now, and a cloudy day meant no views to keep us occupied! Just walking to pub. #viewr
AlanAwstyn : @offasdyke4ms Hi, just seen your site today. You are doing brilliantly. Inspirational! What phone do u use to update your location?
Pete_Knight : @offasdyke4ms BEER BEER BEER BEER BEER BEER BEER BEER BEER BEER BEER BEER BEER BEER BEER BEER BEER BEER BEER BEER BEER
clivewalker : @offasdyke4ms Hope you can recover for the last two days. Keep going!
clivewalker : @offasdyke4ms @winkysmileyface Very well done so far. Only 2 days to go!
IT_Trainer : @offasdyke4ms bless you both, your doing really well, I'm sure I would have given up before the end of day 1!!
15/04 5:20pm : offasdyke4ms - Ow ow ow feet really hurt now. Still... Nearly there now! #viewr
WalktoWestEnd : @offasdyke4ms Keep going - you're doing amazing!!
15/04 4:20pm : offasdyke4ms - Finally dropping down from the ridge! #viewr
15/04 3:24pm : winkysmileyface - The miles are tumbling.The walking is steady.Digging in to get to the end for the day. #fb #viewr
15/04 2:51pm : offasdyke4ms - Both @winkysmileyface and I are plugged into audiobooks to pass the time. Such a barren landscape! #viewr
BeechenhillFarm : @offasdyke4ms oh interesting- what audio books are you listening to?
15/04 2:30pm : offasdyke4ms - To be honest this ridge is a bit dull without any views! Still we are eating up the miles! #viewr
15/04 1:13pm : offasdyke4ms - We now know why everyone is going on about volcanic ash! Pretty sure this is cloud though! #viewr
15/04 11:10am : winkysmileyface - Taking a moment to enjoy the silence.Bird song.Occasional sheep.Nothing else.Beautiful. #fb #viewr
15/04 11:05am : offasdyke4ms - So far we have two votes in favour of the easier route to the top! #viewr
clivewalker : @offasdyke4ms My vote is also for easy option (although I suspect nothing is easy at this stage)
BeechenhillFarm : @offasdyke4ms I vote for the easier way to the top- with yr poorly feet
15/04 10:45am : winkysmileyface - @Boidy hi,thanks to @offasdyke4ms clever tech skills links our tweets to the online map & #fb pings it across to facebook. #viewr
15/04 10:36am : offasdyke4ms - Looking at map there seems to be two official routes up. Do we take the steep climb to Hay Bluff or the slightly easy route to top? #viewr
IT_Trainer : @offasdyke4ms take it easy
gwenoldy : @offasdyke4ms I'd do the slightly less steep one but you have probably committed yourselves now!
15/04 9:47am : offasdyke4ms - Just passed a shop called "Phil The Fruit" - made us giggle! #viewr
14/04 4:30pm : offasdyke4ms - Approaching end point which is quite good as my feet are starting to go! #viewr
GwaenynogBnB : @offasdyke4ms Well done you... I ache just thinking about what you've done... Bravo! #viewr
14/04 3:00pm : offasdyke4ms - Can just make out the Hatterrall Ridge in the distance. That's the huge long ridge we are on tomorrow! #viewr
14/04 2:09pm : offasdyke4ms - Sorry been out of signal for while. Historic data might not catch up as phone crashed! #viewr
14/04 12:17pm : offasdyke4ms - Grey and windy today which means our breaks are much shorter ! #viewr
IT_Trainer : @offasdyke4ms Walking In Memphis by Marc Cohn > Walk the Line - Johnny Cash > Dionne Warwick - Walk On By > Walkin on the Moon - The Police
andrewish : @offasdyke4ms Road to nowhere - Talking Heads :-)
14/04 12:11pm : winkysmileyface - Laying low in a little hollow out of the wind while we take a quick break.Trying to think of songs to do with walking. #fb #viewr
14/04 11:54am : offasdyke4ms - Trying to come up with walking related songs. 5 bonus points if you come up with one we haven't thought of (name & artist)! #viewr
Welshracer : @offasdyke4ms Long winding Road The Beatles - Running up that Hill Kate Bush....
Welshracer : @offasdyke4ms I'm Gonna Be -- The Proclaimers - These Boots were made for Walking -- Nancy Sinatra - Footloose -- Kenny Loggins
Welshracer : @offasdyke4ms Walk This Way - Aerosmith, Run-D.M.C.
jonjon69 : @offasdyke4ms Heres one for you - Walking Round In Womens Underware by Bob Rivers!
TowcesterNews : @offasdyke4ms hiho seven dwarfs, or the 21st century version I owe, I owe its off to work I go...
borderlines : @offasdyke4ms Have you come up with The Happy Wanderer (some choir?) Sounds perfect for your needs, if a little Teutonic
14/04 10:51am : offasdyke4ms - Sadly just walked past the only pub on today's route - it's closed! #viewr
Documentally : @offasdyke4ms That's why you need a hipflask.. ;) #viewr
Boidy : @offasdyke4ms But you've met such interesting people when loitering outside closed pubs and corner shops.
14/04 9:24am : winkysmileyface - Chilly start to the day leaving kington,but after a coffee at the cafe am ready for,wait for it-Day 10! #fb #viewr
13/04 6:26pm : offasdyke4ms - Dropping down to Kington, which is good as feet had quite enough for one day! #fb #viewr
Welshracer : @offasdyke4ms you will be more knackered from Sun than walking lol - oh look a pub!!
HoptonHouseBnB : @offasdyke4ms Breakfast requests tomorrow - blueberry muffins again or maple syrup & pecan or banana bread?
gwenoldy : @offasdyke4ms I liked Kington! You are a long way south now.are you enjoying it despite the sore feet?
13/04 6:04pm : offasdyke4ms - Oops just gone horribly off track! #viewr
13/04 5:45pm : offasdyke4ms - Awesome - just seen a stoat / weasel type animal. It got quite close before it smelt the dog and legged it! #viewr
Mister_Roy : @offasdyke4ms wow! We saw one do its dance once, v strange
13/04 5:31pm : offasdyke4ms - Heads down for the final few mile slog. Feet with metatarsol supports just about holding out! #fb #viewr
13/04 3:45pm : winkysmileyface - Well knock me down with a feather,just been tracked down by my friend ailsa,who used the @viewranger map to surprise us on route! #viewr
13/04 2:00pm : offasdyke4ms - Have toped up water and used facilities at a baptist church which provide the service free of charge as part of their ministry #viewr
13/04 1:50pm : offasdyke4ms - A friend of @winkysmileyface has made a surprise visit after following our route online! #viewr
13/04 1:16pm : offasdyke4ms - Bleeding for the cause! Somehow took a small chunk out of one knuckle! #viewr #viewr
13/04 1:01pm : winkysmileyface - Big Thankyou to my family who helped up break the £3000 mark yesterday and all their lovely messages! #fb #viewr
13/04 12:48pm : winkysmileyface - Day 9-a slow start to the day today but going strong now.It's so sunny I've had to get a cap! #fb #viewr
13/04 12:25pm : offasdyke4ms - Taking a moment to remember why we are walking 177 miles along Offa's Dyke with full packs http://bit.ly/cToerJ #fb #viewr
13/04 11:31am : offasdyke4ms - Missed a turn and ended up the wrong side of a barbed wire fence. Too busy enjoying the relative flatness #viewr
13/04 11:08am : offasdyke4ms - First hill of the day always a killer! #viewr
Pete_Knight : @offasdyke4ms Go boys, go! I'll be willing you up each hill, just think of the beer at the end of the days walk.
13/04 11:01am : offasdyke4ms - We are properly back walking again - 15 miles today. Don't forget you can follow live at www.od4ms.org.uk #fb #viewr
13/04 10:43am : offasdyke4ms - Also learnt that Offa's Dyke was defensive, not sure where I read it wasn't! #viewr
JabberingJude : @offasdyke4ms Hope you & @winkysmileyface are doing ok & the feet are holding up. The sun is still out for u guys :-) http://bit.ly/d0gkeq
Boidy : @offasdyke4ms King Offa was English (well Saxon?) and ruled over the Kingdom of Mercia, but for 10 points, where was his castle / throne?
13/04 9:50am : offasdyke4ms - Wondering around Knighton waiting for the Offa's Dyke centre to open! #viewr
RobynPoleDancer : @offasdyke4ms Wondering or wandering?
12/04 6:27pm : offasdyke4ms - Whilst nothing about today has been easy, we think going South is probably easier than going North. #viewr
HoptonHouseBnB : @offasdyke4ms All downhill #viewr
ntoll : @offasdyke4ms yup... as Treebeard says in the Lord of the Rings, "heading South somehow always feels like going downhill" ;-)
12/04 6:02pm : offasdyke4ms - The amazing think about today, is that despite going up and down all there hills, we have had Offa's Dyke for company! #fb #viewr
Welshracer : @offasdyke4ms lol I did warn ya - Knighton is nice though, quiet valley town.
12/04 5:54pm : offasdyke4ms - Our phone batteries are topped up nicely thanks to @powermonkeys. Two fully charged units waiting for us at campsite! #viewr
12/04 5:49pm : winkysmileyface - Another day nearly done,another step closer to the end :) #fb #viewr
12/04 3:48pm : offasdyke4ms - Have left dog with support team this afternoon. Still was still enjoying walk but was exhausted so needs a rest. Miss her. #fb #viewr
IT_Trainer : @offasdyke4ms just read your tweet about Angel, bet she misses you too, give her a big hug later, she's fab
12/04 3:42pm : offasdyke4ms - I now have proper metatarsal supports and a new water pack after my old one died yesterday' #fb #viewr
12/04 3:40pm : offasdyke4ms - Missed us? Been out of signal for a few hours! #viewr
clivewalker : @offasdyke4ms The map is 'catching up' now. Historical data FTW!
12/04 12:08pm : offasdyke4ms - These hills are hard work, but at least the sun is out! #fb #viewr
12/04 11:17am : winkysmileyface - @jabberingjude waves back! :) #viewr
12/04 11:04am : offasdyke4ms - In case you missed it yesterday am having problems with the metatarsel bridge on feet. Have padding to spread weight and painkillers. #viewr
JabberingJude : @offasdyke4ms Ouch that sounds painful matey. Broke my 5th metatarsel a couple of yrs ago, so feel for ya!!
Kjongberg : @offasdyke4ms Make sure you give your foot some rest in between!
Pete_Knight : @offasdyke4ms I think I may have sacrificed 2 toenails to Offa's Dyke! So, 2 blisters gained on left foot, and 2 nails lost on right foot.
clivewalker : @offasdyke4ms Hope the padding/medication makes it easier.
12/04 10:18am : offasdyke4ms - Some of his house, which is on the dyke, was documented in anglo saxon times as a toll house! #viewr
jamiei : Would like to wish the @offasdyke4ms guys a great day today as I know they've got a particularly tough stint to do!
Boidy : @offasdyke4ms I've emailed him with my contact details.
12/04 10:16am : offasdyke4ms - The wonders of twitter - just been chatting to a chap who one of our followers knows and let us know about! #viewr
12/04 10:05am : offasdyke4ms - So here we go on day 8! Hardest day but expect some good photos. You can follow us live at www.od4ms.org.uk #fb #viewr
Welshracer : @offasdyke4ms btw its known as the Bluebell crossroads, not Brompton.
JayGreasley : @offasdyke4ms good luck chaps and Angel
11/04 6:01pm : offasdyke4ms - Finally at campsite. Last bit was slog. Feet very sore! #viewr
Welshracer : @offasdyke4ms oh boy have you got a hill to get over tomorrow..... whoops shush me.
danteea1 : @offasdyke4ms Well done both of you - hope you rest well tonight :-)
walkingbookscom : @offasdyke4ms Where are you tonight...how many miles so far?
11/04 5:45pm : winkysmileyface - We're nearly at the campsite for tonight,ready for some grub! #fb #viewr
clivewalker : @winkysmileyface }offasdyke4ms I don't know how you keep going every day. Great effort!
11/04 5:00pm : offasdyke4ms - We have been crossing and recrossing the border so many times in the last few hours! #viewr
11/04 2:22pm : offasdyke4ms - http://twitpic.com/1euukd - Offa's Dyke proper #viewr
danteea1 : @offasdyke4ms Nice!!
11/04 1:15pm : offasdyke4ms - Leaving the dyke to head to a pub for lunch. #viewr
11/04 11:10am : winkysmileyface - Phew,that was quite a hill! #viewr
11/04 9:55am : offasdyke4ms - Interesting to see the path of the dyke in relation to the river which presumably ran a different course then. #viewr
11/04 9:23am : winkysmileyface - @IT_Trainer @lowcarbonOG thanks for #lightbaghappiness cheers! #viewr
11/04 9:18am : offasdyke4ms - Looking like it's going to be another beautiful day! #viewr
Pete_Knight : @offasdyke4ms Good luck lads, I'll be watching your progress, as I sit here with my swollen feet!
11/04 9:16am : winkysmileyface - Day 7 and we are at the mid point time wise! #fb #viewr
11/04 9:13am : offasdyke4ms - Can recommend the Powis Arms in Pool Quay. Free wifi, great food and beer and friendly locals! #viewr
10/04 5:59pm : offasdyke4ms - Leaving path for pub! #viewr
10/04 5:45pm : winkysmileyface - On the last leg of the journey and getting a bit weary but my mum is at the pub waiting to say hello so that is keeping me going! #fb #viewr
10/04 5:39pm : offasdyke4ms - Final slog to the end of day 6. Feet pretty painful now! #viewr
10/04 5:29pm : offasdyke4ms - Just been buzzed by two flying swans! #viewr
10/04 4:48pm : offasdyke4ms - Now my feet have been in the river though view only hurt a little again! #viewr
10/04 4:47pm : offasdyke4ms - You know that scene in Marathan Man when @eddieizzard is in the ice bath. Know a fraction of that pain with my feet in the river! #viewr
danteea1 : @offasdyke4ms I'll do the sound effects..."arrrrghhhhhhhhhhhh"!!!
10/04 3:39pm : offasdyke4ms - http://twitpic.com/1ektuj - obstacle 1 - heavy plant yard we had to cross. You have to stay between yellow lines #fb #viewr
10/04 3:07pm : offasdyke4ms - The dog may have just fallen into the canal twice! (I may have helped!) #fb #viewr
10/04 3:05pm : winkysmileyface - Happy days,my mum has just got to the pub we are ending todays walk and is gently strolling towards us to join in for a mile! #fb #viewr
10/04 2:33pm : offasdyke4ms - RT @winkysmileyface: Setting a blistering pace on the riverside section of todays walk-hopefully figuratively not literally! #fb #viewr
10/04 2:30pm : winkysmileyface - Setting a blistering pace on the riverside section of todays walk-hopefully figuratively not literally! #fb #viewr
10/04 12:38pm : offasdyke4ms - Offa's Dyke one side, golf course the other! #viewr
10/04 12:31pm : winkysmileyface - That was quite a hill,at the top and enjoying some flat.Is another lovely day! #fb #viewr
10/04 12:10pm : offasdyke4ms - Sheep fields and country lanes so far today, but about to climb wooded hill! #fb #viewr
10/04 11:39am : winkysmileyface - @pete_knight how are the feet and legs this morning? #viewr
10/04 11:39am : offasdyke4ms - http://twitpic.com/1ej9c9 - We were just up there! #viewr
10/04 10:50am : offasdyke4ms - After 5 days of amazing signal, it's a little dodgy today. @viewranger stores our beacons though, so map will eventually update #fb #viewr
10/04 10:46am : offasdyke4ms - Amazingly @winkysmileyface lost the coin toss again! #viewr
10/04 10:45am : offasdyke4ms - It's going to be another hot and sunny day. Going about 14 miles today. #viewr
10/04 10:17am : winkysmileyface - @JabberingJude thanks so much for a top evening and a great send off.Me and @offasdyke4ms are on fine form today thanks to you! #viewr
09/04 5:59pm : offasdyke4ms - Very grateful to be off the roads. So much road work today has left both feet painful #fb #viewr
danteea1 : @offasdyke4ms Are you camping out every night? Hope the feet hold-out!
09/04 5:25pm : winkysmileyface - Looking forward to seeing @jabberingjude later,still a bit of walking to do though! #viewr
09/04 3:48pm : offasdyke4ms - http://twitpic.com/1eaoco - View across Shropshire #fb #viewr
09/04 3:39pm : offasdyke4ms - Watch out shropshire, @winkysmileyface and I have our legs out! #fb #viewr
ntoll : @offasdyke4ms you should watch out! They're a funny bunch in Shropshire (I'm married to a Salopian and know that part of the world v.well)
09/04 3:04pm : offasdyke4ms - Can't explain how good it feels to finally be walking on Offa's Dyke, Britain's biggest man made monument! #fb #viewr
09/04 3:01pm : offasdyke4ms - http://twitpic.com/1eacv8 - Offa's Dyke! #fb #viewr
09/04 2:59pm : winkysmileyface - Every step is one step nearer to chepstow.Now only 8 x 15 miles of steps to go! #fb #viewr
BeechenhillFarm : @winkysmileyface @offasdyke4ms cor - good view, the weather looks fantastic. Its so nice to be on your walk with you. How's the dog?
09/04 2:59pm : offasdyke4ms - http://twitpic.com/1eacdb - view to chirk castle and beyond from the hill we just climbed #fb #viewr
09/04 2:42pm : offasdyke4ms - Going up a steep hill is somehow easier when you have Offa's Dyke for company (to our right) #fb #viewr
09/04 2:30pm : offasdyke4ms - http://twitpic.com/1ea5hj - Chirk Castle #fb #viewr
09/04 1:13pm : offasdyke4ms - Very well earned break. Feet were really starting to hurt from all the roads and hard surfaces! #viewr
09/04 12:54pm : offasdyke4ms - On the permissive route through the grounds of chirk castle! Photos to follow after our break! #fb #viewr
09/04 12:31pm : offasdyke4ms - Oops missed the turn - too busy chatting! #viewr
09/04 12:24pm : winkysmileyface - Enjoying walking with the very knowledgeable and immensly personable @pete_knight #viewr
09/04 12:13pm : offasdyke4ms - Been joined by @pete_knight for the rest of the day! #viewr
09/04 11:58am : offasdyke4ms - http://twitpic.com/1e99f9 - Hugely motivating - after 5 days we have finally reached the proper Offa's Dyke! #fb #viewr
IT_Trainer : @offasdyke4ms sorry to be thick but what were you on before then??
clivewalker : @offasdyke4ms Aha! I thought that the motivational thing was gonna be the Offas Dyke Brewery :-D
09/04 11:39am : offasdyke4ms - http://twitpic.com/1e9601 - Viaduct across the valley #fb #viewr
iDazz : @offasdyke4ms Can't believe you've been walking through Wales for 5 days and that's the first picture with a sheep in it!
09/04 11:32am : offasdyke4ms - About 50 metres from here me and @winkysmileyface broke down on the way to a training weekend in Snowdonia last year! #viewr
09/04 11:24am : offasdyke4ms - http://twitpic.com/1e93fu - View across the aquaduct! #fb #viewr
danteea1 : @offasdyke4ms Thanks for the great photos of your journey, wish I were there! Good luck & hope the weather stays fair for you :-)
justinfleming : @offasdyke4ms Seems quite populated out there... thought you'd be lost in the wilds for the duration
09/04 10:44am : offasdyke4ms - Found a tea shop! Result. #viewr
09/04 10:40am : offasdyke4ms - Seems to be an alternative route via the aquaduct so we're taking it! #fb #viewr
09/04 10:26am : offasdyke4ms - Definately trudging today but eating up the miles. Something very motivational coming up in a few miles! #viewr
BrasherBoot : @offasdyke4ms Well done!
09/04 10:12am : winkysmileyface - It's not the most inspiring of walks so far but it's fair going and it feels like we are eating up the miles #fb #viewr
09/04 9:42am : offasdyke4ms - http://twitpic.com/1e8ngh - View down to Llangollen where we camped last night! #fb #viewr
TowcesterNews : @offasdyke4ms did you cross the chain bridge or the town bridge? You can't be far from Wayfarers
clivewalker : @offasdyke4ms Looks like anothe beautiful day for you guys. Good luck for today!
Boidy : @offasdyke4ms Some info anout Dinas Bran here. http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=5970
09/04 9:19am : offasdyke4ms - Back on the Offa's Dyke path but had to stop to remove some clothing. It's cloudy but very warm! #fb #viewr
09/04 9:07am : winkysmileyface - Morning walk starts to the sound of hungry sheep. #viewr
09/04 8:50am : offasdyke4ms - There is nothing worse than having to go up a steep hill first thing just to get back to the proper route! #fb #viewr
Documentally : @offasdyke4ms Are you whining on your dog walk again..? ;)
09/04 8:44am : winkysmileyface - Settled into morning routine,get up,wash,dress,breakfast,lose the coin toss,carry the heavy bag.Set off. #fb #viewr
08/04 4:50pm : offasdyke4ms - Once again bidding the path farewell as we head to the campsite. #viewr
BeechenhillFarm : @offasdyke4ms its amazing to think we would all have been striding about the country in the past- it was the only way to go!
08/04 4:02pm : winkysmileyface - Not much signal today,so just been enjoying the views and a really good days walking.Last break before final push to the campsite! #viewr
08/04 3:28pm : offasdyke4ms - http://twitpic.com/1e28xn - imposing cliffs / nice view #fb #viewr
whiteandbishop : @offasdyke4ms Ah it's amazing out there!
Pete_Knight : @offasdyke4ms I'm in the Barley Mow at Trefonen, the beer is rather nice. Walked as far as Candy Woods this arvo, just to work up a thirst.
08/04 3:21pm : offasdyke4ms - Very enjoyable stretch following contour halfway up hill. Views on one side and imposing cliffs on other! #fb #viewr
gwenoldy : @offasdyke4ms oh yes, remember that bit, one of my favourites. you'll be really getting into your stride now
08/04 1:45pm : winkysmileyface - Day 4 and so far we have had hills,forests moorland.Is a good day! #fb #viewr
08/04 1:02pm : offasdyke4ms - http://twitpic.com/1e1e83 - A very pleasant track through Llandegla Forest #fb #viewr
Weebly_one : @offasdyke4ms we have a fabulous day here - looks like you have one too.
08/04 12:27pm : offasdyke4ms - Entering a big forest always makes me think of fangorn forest from lord of the rings! #fb #viewr
08/04 12:17pm : offasdyke4ms - http://twitpic.com/1e166j - where we are headed looks cool on the map, even more so in real life! #fb #viewr
moolife : @offasdyke4ms twmpa?
08/04 11:53am : offasdyke4ms - Sounds like improved picture quality going down well. Had expected bad signal! #fb #viewr
08/04 11:40am : offasdyke4ms - we've had an icecream and a lucosade, and the dog has had a swim (using the stone fetch trick!) #fb #viewr
08/04 10:52am : offasdyke4ms - Although flat at the moment, the hills we hit this afternoon are lurking in the background! #fb #viewr
08/04 10:18am : offasdyke4ms - Body wise we both have very tight calf muscles and my hips are getting bruised and sore. #viewr
clivewalker : @offasdyke4ms Can you change rucksacks? Might help?
whiteandbishop : @offasdyke4ms Keep that morale up!
08/04 9:59am : offasdyke4ms - http://twitpic.com/1e0ll6 - The way ahead (have increased quality as phone as requested) #fb #viewr
clivewalker : @offasdyke4ms Fantastic view! You are inspiring me to visit that part of the country...
IT_Trainer : @offasdyke4ms stuck in my office, reading your tweets feeling soooooo jealous!
philcturner : @offasdyke4ms How are you finding battery life on the 5800?
08/04 9:57am : winkysmileyface - It's a beautiful day gang.The sun is out,there is a gentle breeze,i can see for miles!Perfect. #fb #viewr
08/04 9:44am : offasdyke4ms - And we are back on the Dyke! If that last bit anything to go by we are going to have a tough, long day. #fb #viewr
08/04 9:29am : offasdyke4ms - First we have to get back to Offa's Dyke from the campsite! #viewr
07/04 6:17pm : offasdyke4ms - Arrived at campsite - a long last few miles! #viewr
07/04 5:51pm : offasdyke4ms - Leaving offa's dyke to drop down into campsite. #viewr
07/04 5:30pm : offasdyke4ms - http://twitpic.com/1dv309 - The way we've come. You can see the hills we have walked over and the sea in the background. #fb #viewr
07/04 4:24pm : offasdyke4ms - Sunbathing in the clydd gate restaurant. It's closed for another 2 weeks. No beer for us! #fb #viewr
clivewalker : @offasdyke4ms Sunbathing?! There's no time for enjoying yourselves you know ;-)
07/04 3:41pm : offasdyke4ms - RT @winkysmileyface: At our current total we are raising nearly £15 every mile walked!Cool :) www.justgiving.com/offasdyke4ms #fb #viewr
07/04 3:37pm : winkysmileyface - #maths.At our current total we are raising nearly £15 every mile walked!Cool :) www.justgiving.com/offasdyke4ms #fb #viewr
07/04 3:18pm : offasdyke4ms - Support team dropped off some very tasty flapjack! #viewr
07/04 2:35pm : offasdyke4ms - Just met up with the support team who have walked up to meet us. #fb #viewr
07/04 2:24pm : winkysmileyface - Phil's parents have joined up for a stroll now the sun has come out! #fb #viewr
07/04 2:10pm : winkysmileyface - Lots of people walking up to see the unfinished jubilee monument that was supposed to be for george 3rd. #fb #viewr
07/04 2:05pm : offasdyke4ms - http://twitpic.com/1dtvsv - jubilee tower #fb #viewr
johnbilsborrow : @offasdyke4ms I love Moel Famau, are you guys enjoying it so far?
07/04 2:01pm : offasdyke4ms - the Jubilee Tower http://bit.ly/csgzQH (via @weebly_one) #viewr
Boidy : @offasdyke4ms This is how Jubliee Tower should have looked like http://www.blue-sky-travel.co.uk/id5.html
07/04 1:11pm : offasdyke4ms - http://twitpic.com/1dtlht - view from where we have stopped for lunch. Snow covered snowdon in background #fb #viewr
clivewalker : @offasdyke4ms Great view! Weather clearing nicely. Are you halfway today? How do you track distance?
RobynPoleDancer : @offasdyke4ms Weather's cleared up nicely!
b_field : @offasdyke4ms glad to see you're getting more of a view now. On a really clear day the views from Moel Famau are fantastic.
moolife : @offasdyke4ms wow. What a view
07/04 1:10pm : winkysmileyface - Nearly halfway and stopping for some tasty treats.Lovely view here.the sun keeps peeking out threatening to be a sunny afternoon! #fb #viewr
07/04 12:13pm : offasdyke4ms - That last uphill bit was really quite tough to be honest. Feeling every lb! #fb #viewr
Pete_Knight : @offasdyke4ms I got lashed with rain when on that leg of the walk, no mist but lots of horizontal rain.
07/04 11:28am : offasdyke4ms - The support team are sending us messages via other hikers! #viewr
07/04 10:51am : offasdyke4ms - Can someone tweet a link to the history of the forts on these hills. #viewr
Welshracer : @offasdyke4ms Where are you?
Boidy : @offasdyke4ms There are phone numbers on the marker posts near the sites. Call them and get the audio tour as you walk.
07/04 10:46am : offasdyke4ms - Quad bike just appeared out of the cloudy murk. That's just cheating #littleenvious #fb #viewr
07/04 10:23am : offasdyke4ms - Big thank you to @gwenoldy and her husband for looking after us! It is much appreciated! #viewr
07/04 10:21am : offasdyke4ms - Weather is miserable with no views. Bit of rain. Supposed to clear up in the afternoon. #fb #viewr
07/04 10:14am : winkysmileyface - After an amazing breakfast with @gwenoldy (lovely marrow and ginger jam btw) we are ready for day 3! #fb #viewr
06/04 4:41pm : offasdyke4ms - leaving the trail heading towards @gwenoldy's house who has joined us for the last leg today #viewr
06/04 4:18pm : offasdyke4ms - http://twitpic.com/1dn311 - The dog "killing" water #idiot #fb #viewr
jojojeje : @offasdyke4ms I love it qwhen dogs try to "kill" water... Makes you wonder what's going through their heads! Crazies!
06/04 4:05pm : offasdyke4ms - few drops of rain! #fb #viewr
06/04 2:55pm : offasdyke4ms - pub is shut but shop does amazing warm pies! #fb #viewr
06/04 2:23pm : offasdyke4ms - Oops wrong way! #viewr
ukjeeper : @offasdyke4ms see! happens to the best of us! ;-)
06/04 2:06pm : offasdyke4ms - just passed a chap on his last day of walking the dyke. He has loved it and is sad to be finishing which is encouraging! #viewr
06/04 1:36pm : offasdyke4ms - http://twitpic.com/1dm4bp - I think that ridge of peaks in the background is what we are walking tomorrow and thursday! #fb #viewr
whiteandbishop : @offasdyke4ms Very jealous. Wish I was there.
06/04 1:12pm : offasdyke4ms - http://twitpic.com/1dlzv6 - we are staying just the other side of the mast on the far hill tonight! #fb #viewr
gwenoldy : @offasdyke4ms when u get to yard with barns keep straight on with hedge to your left towards wooden gate dogleg R metal gate is our drive
06/04 1:01pm : offasdyke4ms - http://twitpic.com/1dlxq5 - path through gorse as we enter the Clwydian range of hills! #fb #viewr
06/04 12:24pm : offasdyke4ms - Enough of this snack comparison. Apparently we have some walking to do and a hill to get up! #viewr
06/04 12:21pm : winkysmileyface - @offasdyke4ms is trying to convince me that a peparami is as good as a creme egg.Not convinced ;-) #fb #viewr
06/04 12:17pm : winkysmileyface - Debating whether or not to tell @offasdyke4ms how much i enjoyed my creme egg! #fb #viewr
06/04 12:15pm : offasdyke4ms - not happy. @winkysmileyface has a creme egg and didn't bring one for me! #viewr
IT_Trainer : @offasdyke4ms I have a box of 6 on my desk and the same at home...shame your so far away...;D
06/04 12:00pm : offasdyke4ms - Ok problem solved using twitpic direct. Getting 3.5g signal here! #viewr
LowCarbonOG : @offasdyke4ms Hope you have a good day today. Am very jealous. Wish I was out walking!
06/04 11:58am : offasdyke4ms - http://twitpic.com/1dlmuk - amazing view showing our way ahead! #fb #viewr
Kjongberg : @offasdyke4ms Looks amazing guys! Hope the rain holds off!
06/04 11:31am : winkysmileyface - Back on the trail,windy and dark clouds ahead.But blue sky in the distance.Top days walking me thinks! #fb #viewr
06/04 11:08am : offasdyke4ms - We have about a mile to get us back to Offa's Dyke. #viewr
06/04 11:06am : offasdyke4ms - And we are off! Follow us live at www.od4ms.org.uk #fb #viewr
05/04 5:33pm : offasdyke4ms - http://twitpic.com/1dfhhi - Arrived at campsite. This is the most expensive one of whole trip so have high expectations #fb #viewr
DanSantillo : @offasdyke4ms Must be a posh site. My favourite one costs £3 per night - Dolgam campsite between Capel Curig and Betws-y-Coed.
DanSantillo : @offasdyke4ms Oh no, I just checked and it's gone up to £5! Stupid inflation.... Still worth it though :-)
jojojeje : @offasdyke4ms are you excited/nervous/joyous?? Looking forwarding to following your adventure!!
05/04 5:08pm : winkysmileyface - Nearly at the camp site.Get the tent up,get some grub in.Not a bad first days walking for a little warm up! #fb #viewr
05/04 5:03pm : offasdyke4ms - A shorter warmup walk today, so we have leaving Offa's Dyke to head to the campsite! #fb #viewr
05/04 4:51pm : winkysmileyface - Just discussing dinner options for tonight.should we have curry or hotpot?Remember we are in a 3man tent! #fb #viewr
05/04 3:58pm : winkysmileyface - So far so good.Feet are feeling good.kit is all good,weather is windy but fair and all the awesome map stuff is working! #fb #viewr
05/04 3:50pm : offasdyke4ms - So how is the map looking at od4ms.org.uk? #viewr
philcturner : @offasdyke4ms very nice, all seems to be working perfectly! How's battery life looking?
clivewalker : @offasdyke4ms Following you on the map. All working so far.
05/04 2:22pm : offasdyke4ms - Just passed a guy finishing. He looked absolutly exausted #fb #viewr
05/04 2:06pm : winkysmileyface - We have begun our offas dyke adventure! #fb #viewr
05/04 2:03pm : offasdyke4ms - Diversion as we get through the dull bit through town. Big hill in distance. #viewr
05/04 1:49pm : offasdyke4ms - And we are off. Follow live at od4ms.org.uk #fb #viewr
17/04 7:49pm
We have completed our challenge to walk the 177+ mile Offa's Dyke challenge in aid of @mssocietyuk
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
17/04 5:25pm
The Severn Estuary - not the point we are finishing but welcoming nonetheless! #fb
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
17/04 9:48am
The Kymin - naval temple built in 1800 to celebrate victories of British Navy
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
16/04 4:41pm
King's Wood - quite nice except for the idiotic Forestry Commission contractors
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
16/04 3:43pm
Another attempt at the non pristine ankle saving @brasherboot supalite ii boots photo
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
16/04 3:21pm
My lovely @brasherboot supalites which just saved me from a broken ankle, don't look quite as pristine as they did!
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
16/04 11:47am
View across to where we started today and the Hatterrall Ridge
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
16/04 9:43am
The end of Hatterrall Ridge where we dropped down from yesterday
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
15/04 4:45pm
ironically getting clearer skys now we are dropping off the ridge. Our finish is down there somewhere!
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
15/04 1:28pm
wondering if @justinfleming recognises the ridge next to this one?
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
15/04 1:15pm
Using @viewranger to keep on track in the clouds! #android #blackmountains
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
15/04 12:09pm
Not quite at top, but here is very to valley just below!
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
15/04 12:02pm
High enough to see Hatterrall Ridge through the clouds now! #fb
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
15/04 10:22am
Behind that hill you should see the huge ridge we are climbins up to. Expect lots of cloud photos later!
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
14/04 4:02pm
Hatterrall Ridge in the haze - hopefully correct picture this time!
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
12/04 6:20pm
Somewhere down there is beer with our name on! (that is Knighton) #fb
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
12/04 5:37pm
View from final hill back towards the hill we came over earlier! #fb
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
12/04 3:38pm
We got a pressie from @hoptonhousebnb. Only had muffins so far but they were amazing!
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
12/04 12:04pm
shropshire hills! We go up / down, up / down etc all day! #fb
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
11/04 2:25pm
am no expert, but pretty sure a rugby field should be flater than this #fb
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
11/04 11:37am
Watch out it's Alex-Zilla coming to eat the village #bitbored
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
10/04 6:07pm
A very welcome sight! We are camping, eating and drinking here tonight! End of leg 6! #fb
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
10/04 3:43pm
Obstacle 2 - deep sillage that nearly swallowed the dog (she is going in the next river) #fb
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
10/04 3:39pm
obstacle 1 - heavy plant yard we had to cross. You have to stay between yellow lines #fb #viewr
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
10/04 12:14pm
Trains on this line are currently experiencing major delays! #fb
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
10/04 11:14am
The view of where we are headed - flat but very big hills lurking ready for day 8! #fb
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
09/04 2:59pm
view to chirk castle and beyond from the hill we just climbed #viewr #fb
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
09/04 11:58am
Hugely motivating - after 5 days we have finally reached the proper Offa's Dyke! #fb #viewr
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
09/04 9:42am
View down to Llangollen where we camped last night! #viewr #fb
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
08/04 4:38pm
Remains of the presumably very easy to defend castle Dinas Bran
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
08/04 3:42pm
Here is @winkysmileyface in front of imposing cliffs! #fb
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
08/04 1:44pm
Amazing sudden transition from forest to moor land! Taken as we stepped out of forest. #fb
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
08/04 1:02pm
A very pleasant track through Llandegla Forest #viewr #fb
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
08/04 12:17pm
where we are headed looks cool on the map, even more so in real life! #viewr #fb
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
08/04 11:18am
Quite enjoying this stretch weaving around trees and rivers.
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
08/04 9:59am
The way ahead (have increased quality as phone as requested) #fb #viewr
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
07/04 5:30pm
The way we've come. You can see the hills we have walked over and the sea in the background. #viewr #fb
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
07/04 1:11pm
view from where we have stopped for lunch. Snow covered snowdon in background #fb #viewr
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
07/04 12:35pm
One for Karen & P - horse hacking across the hills! #fb
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
07/04 11:51am
moel arthur hillfort. Unfortunately offa's dyke goes around it to avoid erosion! #fb
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
07/04 11:27am
waving at @gwenoldy who is just below and to the right of that telephone mast.
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
06/04 1:36pm
I think that ridge of peaks in the background is what we are walking tomorrow and thursday! #viewr #fb
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
06/04 1:12pm
we are staying just the other side of the mast on the far hill tonight! #viewr #fb
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
06/04 1:01pm
path through gorse as we enter the Clwydian range of hills! #viewr #fb
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
05/04 5:33pm
Arrived at campsite. This is the most expensive one of whole trip so have high expectations #viewr #fb
Source: Twitpic - offasdyke4ms
17/04 12:13pm
: Offa's Dyke 4 MS - The Coin Toss
Source: Audioboo - offasdyke4ms
11/04 11:40am : Long Mountain - Beacon Ring (1,339 ft)
Marilyn
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