There is ample opportunity to see the Dyke itself as it is followed across fairly flat but very pleasant terrain for most of this section. The Dyke and Trail here are also still on the true national boundary – as you cross to and fro over the border there are a number of occasions where you can have one foot in England and one in Wales.

Towards the end of the section the route climbs up to the earthworks of Beacon Hill fort, the site now owned by Clywd Powys Archaeological Trust. A picnic table has been installed by the Trust on the southern boundary which gives fabulous views to the east, south and west. The section finishes on a descent to Buttington Bridge where you meet the River Severn. [© http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/ ]

The first part of this stretch has Montgomery and then Welshpool to the west. The Beacon Hill fort, mentioned above, had several active archeological digs.