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A walking holiday on Offa’s Dyke Path National Trail, will find you tracing the length of the ancient earthwork that gives it its name. Offa’s Dyke Path criss-crosses the English and Welsh border from Chepstow to Prestatyn.... Read more below
A walking holiday on Offa’s Dyke Path National Trail, will find you tracing the length of the ancient earthwork that gives it its name. Offa’s Dyke Path
criss-crosses the English and Welsh border from Chepstow to Prestatyn. It is no small wonder that Offa’s Dyke is such an attractive walking holidays
destination for beginners or well-seasoned, long distance walkers. The path is some 177 miles of the most amazing scenery. A truly magnificent walking
trail, with fabulous views which include the dramatic landscape of the Wye Valley, the stunning
Black Mountains, hilly border country and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
As with any long-distance walk, if you haven’t the time to complete the whole path, you may wish to tackle it over a couple of walking holidays! Our walking holiday options on the Offa’s Dyke Path are plentiful. We have holiday options for walking Offa's Dyke in both directions. With a train station at each end, and another conveniently in the middle you should be able to choose the perfect holiday from varied walking holiday itineraries of 6 to 18 days there is sure to be a walk to suit you. Also, if you can’t see what you’re after just email and we can adapt one to a bespoke walking itinerary for you.
All our walking holidays in Wales are beautifully crafted. You arrive the night before your walking starts. After a refreshing rest, you hop up the next morning, leave your bags for collection, and head off with just your day pack on your back. Make sure you have adequate refreshments, and all your guide books and maps, and start to explore! Pleasures along the walk include Castles, like the one at Chepstow. This Welsh Historical Monument started its history back in 1067 just after the Norman Conquest. Most of the construction took place in the 13th Century. Tintern Abbey is also owned and managed by CADW, just like Chepstow Castle. It is open all year round and is found in a most breath-taking riverside setting. This part of the walk is through the glorious Wye Valley. We also cover the Wye Valley Walk in Wales.
Those with an interest in Naval history will be delighted to find the Kymin. A Naval Temple which was constructed in 1800 to celebrate great victories of that period. Lord Nelson himself visited the site in 1802. White Castle, circa 12th Century is also found on the southern section of the Offas Dyke Path. One of the three castles on the Three Castles Walk, another walk in Wales. Up onto the Hatterall Ridge, and on a fine day, it is possible to see over 30 miles to the Black Mountains. It is worth dropping down to visit Llanthony Priory. If you love your photography, this monastic ruin has an eerie quiet beauty, that transfers well into print.
How about a Rest day at Hay on Wye. This world renowned ‘book town’ will keep you occupied for hours. Dozens of book and map shops, a Castle, shops and
Inns. Other picturesque views along the Offas Dyke include the Montgomery canal. Rodney’s Pillar. The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct where you can take a canal
boat ride. The remains of Dinas Bran Castle. The Jubilee Tower and St Asaph’s Cathedral. With so many different species of birds, mammals, reptiles,
butterflies, wild plants and flowers, this is an amazing and inspiring walk for all wildlife enthusiasts and photographers too. Other walks in Wales
include the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, The Glyndwrs Way,
The Three Castles Walk, & The Wye Valley Walk.
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The northern section of Offa's Dyke Path was the most strenuous walking holiday I have ever done and also the most enjoyable. There were plenty of hills in Shropshire and mid to North Wales to negotiate with spectacular views. All accommodation was excellent with good wholesome food provided. Thanks Great British Walks for arranging one of the best walks I have ever done. Philip Howarth
Thanks ever so much Philip for the review and 5* rating .... it was a delight to have you complete one of our Great British Walks and we look forward to serving you again in the future. GB Walks