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 £355 per person

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About the trail

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.

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.

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  • 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.

Trail running tours available

We also organise trail running holidays along this route. Find out more.

About this route

13 to 17 nights
181 miles
Moderate / Demanding to Demanding / Strenuous
2nd January to 24th December

From £1440 per person

Offa's Dyke Path

This self-guided walking holiday spans the entire iconic Offa’s Dyke Path, taking in everything from the woodlands of the spectacular Wye Gorge to the windswept ridges of the Black Mountains.

Offa’s Dyke Path straddles the English-Welsh border and offers a full range of gorgeous scenery, fascinating history, rare wildlife and unique glimpses into Welsh culture, providing plenty to entertain walkers of all interests from start to finish.

This route can be walked in the opposite direction upon request. Please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.

Available tours

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
ODP1 From Chepstow to Prestatyn(L) 13 nights, 12 days walking Demanding / Strenuous £1440
ODP2 From Chepstow to Prestatyn(L) 14 nights, 13 days walking Demanding £1545
ODP3 From Chepstow to Prestatyn(L) 15 nights, 14 days walking Demanding £1650
ODP4 From Chepstow to Prestatyn(L) 16 nights, 15 days walking Moderate / Demanding £1760
ODP5 From Chepstow to Prestatyn(L) 17 nights, 16 days walking Moderate / Demanding £1865

Short breaks

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
ODPSBS From Hay-on-Wye to Knighton 3 nights, 2 days walking Demanding £355
"Companion on the Path" by Peter Kovach (2023) "Companion on the Path" by Peter Kovach (2023)
"Coastal Plain and Offshore Windfarm" by Roger Wilmot (2022) "Coastal Plain and Offshore Windfarm" by Roger Wilmot (2022)
"Path along the Severn Valley" by Roger Wilmot (2022) "Path along the Severn Valley" by Roger Wilmot (2022)
"Hill above Pant-glâs from Cefn Du" by Roger Wilmot (2022) "Hill above Pant-glâs from Cefn Du" by Roger Wilmot (2022)
"Flagstone path across Cyrn-y-Brain" by Roger Wilmot (2022) "Flagstone path across Cyrn-y-Brain" by Roger Wilmot (2022)
"Approaching Craig Arthur" by Roger Wilmot (2022) "Approaching Craig Arthur" by Roger Wilmot (2022)
"Signpost on Craig Forda" by Roger Wilmot (2022) "Signpost on Craig Forda" by Roger Wilmot (2022)
"Castell Dynas Brân from Offa’s Dyke" by Roger Wilmot (2022) "Castell Dynas Brân from Offa’s Dyke" by Roger Wilmot (2022)
"Offa’s Dyke near Tyddyn-y-cyll" by Roger Wilmot (2022) "Offa’s Dyke near Tyddyn-y-cyll" by Roger Wilmot (2022)
"Looking back along the Path" by Catherine Lloyd (2022) "Looking back along the Path" by Catherine Lloyd (2022)
"Signpost in Moel Famau Country Park" by Catherine Lloyd (2022) "Signpost in Moel Famau Country Park" by Catherine Lloyd (2022)
"At the Halfway Point" by Catherine Lloyd (2022) "At the Halfway Point" by Catherine Lloyd (2022)
"The Approach to Jubilee Tower" by Catherine Lloyd (2022) "The Approach to Jubilee Tower" by Catherine Lloyd (2022)
"Approaching Moel Arthur" by Catherine Lloyd (2022) "Approaching Moel Arthur" by Catherine Lloyd (2022)
"At the Entrance to Trefonen Village" by Catherine Lloyd (2022) "At the Entrance to Trefonen Village" by Catherine Lloyd (2022)
"Cwm-sanaham Hill" by Simon and Clare Parker (2022) "Cwm-sanaham Hill" by Simon and Clare Parker (2022)
"Along the Montgomery Canal" by Simon and Clare Parker (2022) "Along the Montgomery Canal" by Simon and Clare Parker (2022)
"Looking Back on our way to Clwyd Gate" by Simon and Clare Parker (2022) "Looking Back on our way to Clwyd Gate" by Simon and Clare Parker (2022)
"What a View" by Simon and Clare Parker (2022) "What a View" by Simon and Clare Parker (2022)
"The Slopes of Eglwyseg Mountain" by Simon and Clare Parker (2022) "The Slopes of Eglwyseg Mountain" by Simon and Clare Parker (2022)
"Steam Train at Llangollen" by Simon and Clare Parker (2022) "Steam Train at Llangollen" by Simon and Clare Parker (2022)
"On the way to Knighton" by Simon and Clare Parker (2022) "On the way to Knighton" by Simon and Clare Parker (2022)
"A Ewe with a View" by Paul Copsey (2022) "A Ewe with a View" by Paul Copsey (2022)
"The view between Kington & Knighton near Knill" by Paul Copsey (2022) "The view between Kington & Knighton near Knill" by Paul Copsey (2022)
"Looking back on Twmpa" by Paul Copsey (2022) "Looking back on Twmpa" by Paul Copsey (2022)
"View from Castell Dinas Bran" by Dagmara Ginter (2021) "View from Castell Dinas Bran" by Dagmara Ginter (2021)
"Wye Bridge View" by Dagmara Ginter (2021) "Wye Bridge View" by Dagmara Ginter (2021)
"Hergest Ridge Ponies" by Dagmara Ginter (2021) "Hergest Ridge Ponies" by Dagmara Ginter (2021)
"Kymin View" by Dagmara Ginter (2021) "Kymin View" by Dagmara Ginter (2021)
"Castell Dinas Bran" by Dagmara Ginter (2021) "Castell Dinas Bran" by Dagmara Ginter (2021)
"Clwydian Range in Heather" by Dagmara Ginter (2021) "Clwydian Range in Heather" by Dagmara Ginter (2021)
"Hergest Ridge Foxgloves" by Dagmara Ginter (2021) "Hergest Ridge Foxgloves" by Dagmara Ginter (2021)
"View from the Offa's Dyke Path" by David Keogh (2020) "View from the Offa's Dyke Path" by David Keogh (2020)
"Reconstruction of an Iron Age Burial" by David Keogh (2020) "Reconstruction of an Iron Age Burial" by David Keogh (2020)
"Llanthony Priory" by June Hall (2019) "Llanthony Priory" by June Hall (2019)
"Hay Bluff" by Roger Wilmot (2019) "Hay Bluff" by Roger Wilmot (2019)
"Above Teme Valley" by Roger Wilmot (2019) "Above Teme Valley" by Roger Wilmot (2019)
"Llanthony Priory" by Roger Wilmot (2019) "Llanthony Priory" by Roger Wilmot (2019)
"White Castle" by Tim Carter (2019) "White Castle" by Tim Carter (2019)
"Up to the Ridge" by Tim Carter (2019) "Up to the Ridge" by Tim Carter (2019)
"The First Climb of the Day" by Tim Carter (2019) "The First Climb of the Day" by Tim Carter (2019)
"Descending to Redbrook" by Denise Roberts (2019) "Descending to Redbrook" by Denise Roberts (2019)
"Llandegla" by Pam Wootton (2019) "Llandegla" by Pam Wootton (2019)
"Between Kington and Knighton" by Bruce Williams (2018) "Between Kington and Knighton" by Bruce Williams (2018)
"White Castle" by Pam Wootton (2018) "White Castle" by Pam Wootton (2018)
"Crucorney Cwmyoy" by Pam Wootton (2018) "Crucorney Cwmyoy" by Pam Wootton (2018)
"Follow the Leader" by Tom Ossim (2018) "Follow the Leader" by Tom Ossim (2018)
"Bluebells in the Wye Valley" by Susan Daber (2017) "Bluebells in the Wye Valley" by Susan Daber (2017)
"Wye Valley" by Susan Daber (2017) "Wye Valley" by Susan Daber (2017)
"Kington Forest Path" by Susan Daber (2017) "Kington Forest Path" by Susan Daber (2017)
"Between Knighton and Newcastle" by Marianne Engelshove (2017) "Between Knighton and Newcastle" by Marianne Engelshove (2017)
"Enjoying the Scenery" by Marianne Engleshove (2017) "Enjoying the Scenery" by Marianne Engleshove (2017)
"Bath with a View" by Marianne Engelshove (2017) "Bath with a View" by Marianne Engelshove (2017)
"Montgomery Canal" by Marianne Engelshove (2017) "Montgomery Canal" by Marianne Engelshove (2017)
"Hillfort Feet Up" by Nicki Barnes (2017) "Hillfort Feet Up" by Nicki Barnes (2017)
"Hay Bluff, Approaching Hatterall Ridge" by Nicki Barnes (2017) "Hay Bluff, Approaching Hatterall Ridge" by Nicki Barnes (2017)
"St Cadocs Church, Llangattack-Lingoed" by Nicki Barnes (2017) "St Cadocs Church, Llangattack-Lingoed" by Nicki Barnes (2017)
"Knighton to Kington" by Nicki Barnes (2017) "Knighton to Kington" by Nicki Barnes (2017)
"View from Penycloddiau Hillfort" by Nicki Barnes (2017) "View from Penycloddiau Hillfort" by Nicki Barnes (2017)
"Lone Oak with Company" by Nicki Barnes (2017) "Lone Oak with Company" by Nicki Barnes (2017)
"Adding to the Feathers on the Gate near Caggle Street" by Nicki Barnes (2017) "Adding to the Feathers on the Gate near Caggle Street" by Nicki Barnes (2017)

Customer reviews from the Offa's Dyke Path

“We enjoyed our walk & found all the people we met very helpful which made it a positive experience.”
Mrs West, New Zealand
“A well organised trip with good accommodation.”
Mr Whiley, UK
“Offa's Dyke is a fantastic trail. Beautiful countryside. Challenging. Attractive small towns. Nice variety.”
Mr Green, UK
“The weather was perfect - no rain for 14 days. Yes, it was hot and sunny but so much better than rain. This is my 7th holiday walk with Contour starting with the West Highland Way in the early 2000. Coast to Coast, Cotswold Way, Norfolk, Ireland, Pembrokeshire Path and the Offa's Dyke.”
Ms Bernstein, USA
“Had a great time. Accommodation and transfers first class. The walk itself was superb. Walking on the Dyke was incredible. It’s still there! Totally unspoilt area of the UK and the friendliest people.”
Mr Kirkup, UK
“Everything was very well organised. Accommodation was always good, in many cases excellent. My luggage was always delivered to the next accommodation without a glitch. In one occasion, there was a bit of confusion about the taxi companies doing the luggage and trail to accommodation transfers, but assistance was immediately available from Contours over the telephone and it was all sorted out promptly. I am globally very pleased with my overall experience and with the service provided by Contours.”
Mr Clairet, UK
“Very well organised, excellent accommodation. Baggage and transfers all worked perfectly. Highly recommended walk and made easier by booking with Contours. Very reliable service, helpful in any changes being made and made the arrangements very smooth.”
Ms Traynor, UK
“A great trail and only 5 hours of daytime rain in 16 days. I had a very enjoyable hike.”
Ms Hardaker, UK
“It was a fabulous walk – lovely hills, exhilarating ridges, extensive views and even a couple of aqueducts for good measure.”
Mr Owens, UK
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