Offa's Dyke Path - North Section
A self-guided walking holiday from Knighton to Prestatyn along Offa's Dyke Path.
7 to 10 nights
98 miles
Moderate / Demanding to Demanding / Strenuous
From £715 per person
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
https://www.contours.co.uk/offas-dyke-path-northern-section
A self-guided walking holiday from Knighton to Prestatyn along Offa's Dyke Path.
From £715 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.
Visiting the picturesque town of 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.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODPN1 | From Knighton to Prestatyn | 6 days walking | £715 | |
| ODPN2 | From Knighton to Prestatyn | 7 days walking | £820 | |
| ODPN3 | From Knighton to Prestatyn | 8 days walking | £920 | |
| ODPN4 | From Knighton to Prestatyn | 9 days walking | £1025 |
The town of Llangollen is located 1.5 miles off the Offa's Dyke Path trail. This distance is included in the day walks from/to Llangollen where this stop features on any below itineraries.
Travel to Knighton where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Knighton to Brompton Crossroads(L). 15 miles (24km) / 3406 ft (1038 m) ascent
Brompton Crossroads(L) to Pool Quay(T). 15.5 miles (24.5km) / 1611 ft (491 m) ascent
Pool Quay(T) to Bronygarth(T). 21 miles (34km) / 2690 ft (820 m) ascent
Bronygarth(T) to Llandegla(T). 15.5 miles (25km) / 2785 ft (849 m) ascent
Llandegla(T) to Bodfari(L). 18 miles (28.5km) / 3255 ft (992 m) ascent
Bodfari(L) to Prestatyn. 12.5 miles (20km) / 2152 ft (656 m) ascent
Depart from Prestatyn after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
To find out more about the weather forecast for your chosen holiday's general location, please see the following websites:
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“Very good walk, distances and accommodation good…”Mr Sharpe, 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
“I very much enjoyed the walking. I also think a positive aspect is the variety of accommodation in a Contours type trek (having now walked both halves of OD with you). It adds an additional interest to the holiday.”Mr Fletcher, UK
“A demanding 4 days but all arrangements went well. Fabulous countryside.”Mr Ambler, UK
“I think this is the hardest walk we have done but worth it. Weather was good - a few short, sharp showers. All accommodation and meals good - some excellent. Off path transfers AOK.”Mr Plant, UK
“This is our third Contours holiday walk and the most challenging one so far. We had a lovely cross section of accommodation.”Mrs Barnes, UK
“Beautiful walking and lovely weather. Mostly good food.”Ms Meniru, UK
“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
“We really enjoyed the walk with very different but interesting accommodation. Everyone was so pleasant and helpful. Comfortable beds and good breakfast every day. Thank you for your organisation.”Mr Brown, UK
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