Offa's Dyke Path - North Section
Walk the northern half of Offa's Dyke Path on our short self-guided walking holiday itineries. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Offa's Dyke Path - North Section
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Book your walking holiday along King Offa's Dyke, from Chepstow to Prestatyn.
From £355 per person
During the 8th century, King Offa of Mercia ordered a great dyke to be built to mark the western boundary of his kingdom with Wales. Offa's Dyke Path follows the course of this ancient earthwork from Chepstow to Prestatyn, passing through scenery of great beauty and variety along the way.
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.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
We also organise trail running holidays along this route. Find out more.
From £795 per person
The North section of the Offa’s Dyke path runs from Knighton to Prestatyn. The route passes through two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Shropshire Hills and the Clwydian Hills, as it stretches along Britain’s longest ancient monument.
The picturesque settlements of Montgomery, Welshpool and Llangollen are all visited along the way, each with its own charm and pleasant surroundings to enjoy.
The mountainous backdrops of the Berwyn Mountains and Snowdonia National Park complement the undulating terrain, making for an engaging and fulfilling walking challenge.
Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
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ODPN1 | From Knighton to Prestatyn(L) | 6 days walking | £795 | |
ODPN2 | From Knighton to Prestatyn(L) | 7 days walking | £905 | |
ODPN3 | From Knighton to Prestatyn(L) | 8 days walking | £1015 | |
ODPN4 | From Knighton to Prestatyn(L) | 9 days walking | £1125 |
Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
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ODPSBS | From Hay-on-Wye to Knighton | 2 days walking | £355 |
“Thank you for organising my holiday; I had an excellent time, and without exception, the accommodation was as excellent. Everyone at the accommodation was so friendly and helpful. It was wonderful to arrive at the next place and find my bag already there and to have a drink, a shower and get changed. Each accommodation was unique, but in no case could I imagine how it might be improved. The instructions for each day were excellent, and I had no problem in following them.”Mr Henderson, UK
“A demanding 4 days but all arrangements went well. Fabulous countryside.”Mr Ambler, UK
“Beautiful walking and lovely weather. Mostly good food.”Ms Meniru, UK
“We all enjoyed the walk very much. An excellent variety of paths and views. It was all good.”Mr Newton, UK
“Well, you guys again earn a big complement for having organised this nice holiday for us... The route was quite tough, but we did well and enjoyed the landscape.”Mr Pennekamp, Netherlands
“Great scenery; good accommodation and pretty decent weather! Met some lovely fellow walkers.”Ms Robertson, UK
“Great walking, good weather and mainly excellent accommodation.”Mr Coombs, UK
“For us (we are 77) the hike was challenging, but wonderful. It was a totally enjoyable hike and the accommodations and their hosts all were excellent.”Mr Hughes, UK
“Very beautiful scenery and fantastic views.”Mrs Wootton, UK