Offa's Dyke Path

Offa’s Dyke Path runs for 285 kilometres along the border between Wales and England. It starts beside the Severn Estuary near Chepstow and ends on the north coast at Prestatyn. The route keeps close to the remains of Offa’s Dyke, an earthwork built in the late 8th century on the orders of King Offa of Mercia. About 97 kilometres of the trail follow or run beside these ancient banks. The path passes through eight counties and many towns, including Monmouth, Hay-on-Wye, Knighton and Llangollen. Walkers come from around the world to follow the Dyke Path. The trail crosses varied landscapes such as the Hatterrall Ridge, the Black Mountains and the Clwydian Range. It also passes Iron Age hill forts, castles and stretches of canal. The highest point on the trail is Hatterrall Ridge at 703 metres. The Offa’s Dyke Centre in Knighton marks the halfway point of the route. The path offers views of castles, abbeys and industrial bridges. Walkers pass Tintern Abbey seen from the Devil’s Pulpit, the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Chirk Castle. Sections of the route run beside the Montgomery Canal and the Llangollen Canal. The Clwydian Range includes peaks such as Moel Famau at 555 metres and Foel Fenlli at 511 metres. The trail finishes at the Offa’s Dyke Monument on Prestatyn beach.