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Offa’s Dyke Path - South to North

A walking holiday along Offa’s Dyke Path from Chepstow in the South to Prestatyn in the North
Offa’s Dyke Path Map

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We also offer these routes from North to South. For more information on walking these routes in the opposite direction, click here.

During the 8th century, King Offa of Mercia ordered a great dyke to be built, stretching from sea to sea, to mark the western boundary of his kingdom with Wales. In places it is still visible as a bank up to 25 feet high with a deep ditch alongside. Beginning at Chepstow on the Severn Estuary, Offa's Dyke Path follows the course of this ancient earthwork to Prestatyn on the coast of North Wales. It passes through scenery of great beauty and variety ranging from the woodlands of the spectacular Wye gorge to the windswept ridges of the Black Mountains and from the rolling hills and secluded valleys of mid-Wales to the heather-clad Clwydian Hills. Along the way it visits a succession of historic border towns and attractive villages including Monmouth, Hay-on-Wye, Knighton, Montgomery and Welshpool.

Holiday Options
  • Offa’s Dyke Path
    Chepstow to Prestatyn
    177 miles (283 km)
    12 to 16 walking days
    from £840 per person
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  • Southern Section
    Chepstow to Knighton
    81 miles (130 km)
    5 to 7 walking days
    from £405 per person
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  • Northern Section
    Knighton to Prestatyn
    6 to 9 walking days
    from £470 per person
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There is much of historic interest along the trail: Chepstow Castle, the first stone fortress built in Wales; the picturesque ruin of Tintern Abbey on the banks of the Wye, founded in 1131 for monks of the Cistercian Order; the 13th century gatehoused bridge at Monmouth; the imposing stronghold of White Castle with its high curtain walls and deep moat; the castle-like church of St Cadoc's at Llangattock Lingoed, where villagers sheltered in times of conflict; magnificent Powis Castle at Welshpool; the drum-towered Marcher fortress of Chirk Castle and the hilltop fort of Dinas Bran overlooking Llangollen.

Holiday Highlights

  • The views over the Irish Sea, Anglesey, Snowdonia and the Clwydian Hills from Prestatyn.
  • Reaching the Hatterall Ridge, the highest point on Offa’s Dyke.
  • Passing through the Clwydian Hills, the Shropshire Hills and the Wye Valley, three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Offa’s Dyke Path - South to North

Total Distance 177 miles (283 km)
Start and Finish Chepstow to Prestatyn
Availability All Year
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Powis Castle © Britain on View
Offa's Dyke Path © Photolibrary Wales
White Castle © CWH
Tour Code Itinerary Tour Price    
ODP1 13 nights, 12 days walking £840 per person More Information Book Online
ODP2 14 nights, 13 days walking £900 per person More Information Book Online
ODP3 15 nights, 14 days walking £965 per person More Information Book Online
ODP4 16 nights, 15 days walking £1030 per person More Information Book Online
ODP5 17 nights, 16 days walking £1095 per person More Information Book Online
Our prices are based upon two people sharing a room. If you are walking on your own, or are part of a group, but require a room of your own, the following charges apply:
Solo Walker Supplement: £25 per person / per night
Single Supplement: £15 per person / per night
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops. For each extra night add £45 per person. All of our prices are in British pounds (£). Use our currency converter to convert British pounds (£) to your country’s currency.
The price that you pay includes accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, door to door luggage transfers for every day of your tour, maps, guidebooks and a tour pack detailing specific information about your holiday.

Don’t have the time for the complete walk?

We also offer the Offa’s Dyke Path in two sections, each of which is a beautiful walk in its own right, giving those with less time the opportunity to complete the trail in stages.

  • Offa’s Dyke Path - Southern Section

  • Offa’s Dyke Path - Northern Section

Offa’s Dyke Path - Southern Section - South to North

Offa’s Dyke Path - Southern Section Map

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Total Distance 81 miles (130 km)
Start and Finish Chepstow to Knighton
Availability All Year

The Southern section of Offa’s Dyke runs from Chepstow to Knighton. The trail follows the 8th century dyke, built by King Offa of Mercia to separate England from Wales, and takes in the Wye Valley section of this beautiful trail.

Starting in Chepstow, on the banks of the River Severn, the trail leaves the looming Sedbury Cliffs and makes its way through the stunning woodlands and scenery of the Wye Valley towards the Devil’s Pulpit. From this limestone pillar, the devil was said to have tried to lure the monks of Tintern Abbey away to join him, but even so, the views over Tintern Abbey are delightful.

After Hay-on-Wye, with its world famous bookshops, the trail passes through Kington, where there are beautiful views of the Black Mountains in the Brecon Beacons National Park. With this impressive scenery in front of you, the trail continues to Knighton, the only town located on the dyke and a fitting end to this Southern section of the Offa’s Dyke Path.

Holiday Highlights

  • Stepping through history along King Offa’s Dyke.
  • Looking out over Tintern Abbey from the Devil’s Pulpit.
  • Spectacular scenery along the Wye Valley.
Tour Code Itinerary Tour Price    
ODPS1 6 nights, 5 days walking £405 per person More Information Book Online
ODPS2 7 nights, 6 days walking £470 per person More Information Book Online
ODPS3 8 nights, 7 days walking £540 per person More Information Book Online
Our prices are based upon two people sharing a room. If you are walking on your own, or are part of a group, but require a room of your own, the following charges apply:
Solo Walker Supplement: £25 per person / per night
Single Supplement: £15 per person / per night
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops. For each extra night add £45 per person. All of our prices are in British pounds (£). Use our currency converter to convert British pounds (£) to your country’s currency.
The price that you pay includes accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, door to door luggage transfers for every day of your tour, maps, guidebooks and a tour pack detailing specific information about your holiday.

Offa’s Dyke Path - Northern Section - South to North

Offa’s Dyke Path - Northern Section Map

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Total Distance 96.5 miles (154 km)
Start and Finish Knighton to Prestatyn
Availability All Year

The North section of the Offa’s Dyke path runs through the more challenging terrain from Knighton to Prestatyn. The route passes along two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Shropshire Hills and the Clwydian Hills as it stretches along Britain’s longest ancient monument.

From the historical town of Knighton, Offa’s Dyke path follows the ancient earthwork through the delightful Shropshire Hills, where the picturesque town of Montgomery rests. This, the smallest county town in England or Wales, has not been spoilt by busy roads and is the ideal place to view the surrounding countryside.

With the Berwyn Mountains as a backdrop, the trail passes through Llandegla. Leaving the Shropshire Hills in the distance, the Clwydian Hills dominate the landscape and the trail concludes with a challenging ascent to Prestatyn with stunning views over the Irish Sea.

Holiday Highlights

  • Visiting the picturesque towns of Welshpool and Montgomery, the smallest county town in England and Wales.
  • Completing the challenging section through the Clwydian Hills on the final stretch to Prestatyn.
  • Exploring the length of the ancient Dyke through the Shropshire Hills and the Clwydian Hills.
Tour Code Itinerary Tour Price    
ODPN0 7 nights, 6 days walking £470 per person More Information Book Online
ODPN1 8 nights, 7 days walking £540 per person More Information Book Online
ODPN2 9 nights, 8 days walking £605 per person More Information Book Online
ODPN3 10 nights, 9 days walking £675 per person More Information Book Online
Our prices are based upon two people sharing a room. If you are walking on your own, or are part of a group, but require a room of your own, the following charges apply:
Solo Walker Supplement: £25 per person / per night
Single Supplement: £15 per person / per night
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops. For each extra night add £45 per person. All of our prices are in British pounds (£). Use our currency converter to convert British pounds (£) to your country’s currency.
The price that you pay includes accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, door to door luggage transfers for every day of your tour, maps, guidebooks and a tour pack detailing specific information about your holiday.
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