Offa's Dyke Short Break - North Section
Walk the best northern stretch of Offa's Dyke Path on a 2-day self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Offa's Dyke Short Break - 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.
From £355 per person
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.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODPSBN | From Llangollen to Bodfari(L) | 2 days walking | £355 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODPSBS | From Hay-on-Wye to Knighton | 2 days walking | £355 |
Travel to Llangollen where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Llangollen to Clwyd Gate(T). 15.5 miles (24.5km) / 3002 ft (915 m) ascent
Clwyd Gate(T) to Bodfari(L). 11.5 miles (18.5km) / 2211 ft (674 m) ascent
Depart from Bodfari(L) 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 in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
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:
Taking in the views at World's End, a picturesque spot at the head of the Eglwyseg valley.
Exploring the many settlements along the trail, including Haford Bilston, Llandegla and Clywd Gate.
Reaching the iconic Jubilee Tower on Moel Famu; the highest point of the Clwydian Hills.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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Dog friendly