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Offa's Dyke Path

Offa's Dyke Path

Book your walking holiday along King Offa's Dyke, from Chepstow to Prestatyn.

3 to 17 nights
27-181 miles
Moderate / Demanding to Demanding / Strenuous

From £363 per person

Find your holiday

About the trail

Art of Castell Dinas Brân, found on Offa's Dyke Path.Offa's Dyke Path follows the course of an ancient earthwork, spanning 181 miles from Chepstow to Prestatyn. Built by King Offa of Mercia during the 8th century, this great dyke was intended to mark the western boundary of his kingdom with Wales, and it travels through the beautiful and varied scenery of this borderland space.

The trail visits a succession of historic border towns and attractive villages, including Monmouth, Hay-on-Wye and Welshpool. There is also plenty of historic interest along the trail, including Chepstow Castle, the ruin of Tintern Abbey and the imposing stronghold of White Castle, to name just a few.

We offer multiple holiday options along this trail. If you wish to experience the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.

Choose your route

  • Offa's Dyke Path
  • Offa's Dyke Path - North Section
  • Offa's Dyke Path - South Section
  • This route includes dog friendly tour options Offa's Dyke Short Break - South Section
  • Offa's Dyke Short Break - North Section

Dog friendly tours available

Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.

About this route

3 nights
27 miles
Moderate / Demanding
2nd January to 24th December

From £363 per person

Offa's Dyke Short Break - North Section

Beginning at the classic tourist town of Llangollen, this short break utilises a selection of terrain including rough tracks, scree slopes, heather moorland and forest paths. There is plenty of variety and frequently changing scenery throughout, including fantastic views along the undulating ridge of the Clwydian Hills.

There is plenty of history to uncover along the way, as the landscape is dotted with hillforts and other ruins, with the finishing point of Bodfari boasting a particularly fascinating industrial past.

Available tours

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
ODPSBN From Llangollen to Bodfari(L) 3 nights, 2 days walking Moderate / Demanding £363

Short breaks

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
ODPSBS From Hay-on-Wye to Knighton 3 nights, 2 days walking Demanding £363
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