Offa s dyke path trailblazer buy from the trails shop. I recently finished the 177 mile offas dyke path, starting in prestatyn and finishing in chepstow sedbury cliffs. Walk the full offas dyke path on a selfguided walking holiday tailored to your schedule. This guidebook describes offas dyke path national trail, following the longest. Opened in 1971, it is one of britains national trails and draws walkers from throughout the world. Hello, we made a start on the offas dyke path a few months ago.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The offas dyke path by david hunter guidebook to walking the offas dyke path, a national trail along the welsh marches that runs 170 milesread more. Offas dyke retreat camping within golden valley underneath the black mountains in longtown, hereford, herefordshire. Offas dyke path long distance footpath guides book on. Whether you are looking for a gentle stroll for an hour or two, or wish to undertake the whole trail over a couple of weeks or more, a memorable walk amid spectacular countryside is guaranteed.
If anyone is interested they can view our progress either through the links to my blog on facebook or link to the blog under boz north trails direct. Offas dyke path is a popular walking route through the border regions of england and wales. Choose and book a national trail break or be inspired by our suggested itineraries. Walkers looking to explore offas dyke will be delighted to. Following the englishwelsh border for 177 miles alongside the 8th century offas dyke this national trail takes you through changing landscapes offering amazing opportunities to catch a view of our native wildlife. An independent membershipbased charity formed in 1969, it encourages and enables visitors to enjoy and understand the dyke and welsh marches. Running alongside the border between england and wales, offas dyke path is a beautiful 177mile national trail. Offas dyke path national trail guides gowers, tony on. The first of these trails, the pennine way, was opened in 1965 but it was not until 1971 that lord hunt, of everest fame, officially opened the offas dyke path. The official facebook page for the offas dyke path national trail, a 177 mile walking route through the welshenglish. Find walking maps and guidebooks, self guided walking holidays and hiking tours. The path is some 177 miles of the most amazing scenery. The walk far exceeded my expectations, and after getting into a rythym of walking all day through peaceful countryside it was. Be surrounded by history and wildlife beside the 8th century ancient monument along the english welsh border.
The guide provides maps and directions as well as lots of information on the fascinating history and landscape of the trail. British walking guide with 98 largescale walking maps, places to stay, places to. This guidebook which includes both a guide to the route and a separate os map booklet describes offas dyke path national trail from south to north, following the longest linear earthwork in britain, running 177 miles along the englishwelsh border between sedbury near chepstow and prestatyn on the north wales coast. The offas dyke association oda is the friends group for both offas dyke path and offas dyke the 8th century monument. Shell book of offas dyke path by noble, frank and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included. The offas dyke path is a magnificent national trail that runs from the north wales coast to the severn estuary following the line of offas dyke, an impressive 8th century earthwork along the englishwelsh border.
Offa s dyke path long distance footpath guides by countrysidecommission, 19770228. Offas dyke uk trekking walking tour of the southern. Offas dyke path guidebooks and maps ramblefest displays the best offas dyke path guidebooks and maps, and provides the facility for buying them online click on an image below for more information on offas dyke path guidebooks and maps, and the option of buying online. It explores the specifically mercian and english context for its creation, and identifies political places along its route that may have preexisted it. For 177 miles, from prestatyn in the north of wales to chepstow in the south, the offas dyke path winds along the englishwelsh border, roughly following the line of the 1200yearold frontier earthwork for which it is named. The offas dyke path was the fourth of 15 national trails to be established in england and wales, with a further four in scotland.
This is an a llinone hiking route guide, maps and accommodations for the 177mile offas dyke path in wales, which runs along the border with england. The offas dyke path passes through eight counties and two of wales areas of outstanding natural beauty the wye valley and clwydian range. Offas dyke path chepstow 2020 all you need to know. This guidebook which includes both a guide to the route and a separate os map booklet describes offas dyke path national trail from. In particular, there is an km 80mi section between the wye valley and wrexham where the dyke is easily seen. There are a number of maps and guides to help you enjoy the trail, we have listed most of them here. For everyone else, offas dyke path is a walk to tick off in stages. The offas dyke path follows this centuriesold boundary and encounters, quiet walking, bustling towns including oswestry and hayonwye, gentle countryside, castles and ancient remains along its route, as the path makes its way through varied, sometimes wild, often remote, and frequently superb scenery.
The everchanging landscape the clwydian range, the shropshire hills, the black mountains and the wye valley is steeped in. Guidebook to walking offas dyke path national trail, a 177mile route between. Offas dyke path national trail shropshire 2020 all. Follow king offas ancient monument through a range of incredible landscapes, discovering the areas turbulent past along the way. Walking holidays in wales from great british walks. Guidebook to walking the offas dyke path, a national trail along the welsh. Walk offas dyke path in 12 to 16 days contours walking. Offas dyke path crisscrosses the english and welsh border from chepstow to prestatyn. Another remarkable thing about offas dyke is the way in which so much of it has survived. Pdf offa s dyke path download full pdf book download. The dyke itself clawdd offa in welsh has partially disappeared in places, although in the parts where it is preserved, its about 20m wide and 2. Read facts about the trail and watch the trail video. The path then takes you gently downhill across fields and into woodland where it meets offas dyke at. Some of the 177mile route either follows, or keeps close company with, the remnants of offas dyke, an earthwork, most of which was probably constructed in the late 8th century on the orders of offa of mercia.
Coronavirus status you can still buy books and ebooks to plan, enjoy and. The journey of the offas dyke path through the borderlands of england and wales truly offers something for everyone. This guidebook describes offa s dyke path national trail, a 177 mile 283km longdistance walk along the english and welsh border between sedbury near chepstow and prestatyn. Pass through the clwydian hills, the shropshire hills and the wye valley, three wonderful areas of outstanding natural beauty. Stone places offas dyke path at number thirtysix, sandwiched in between the causeway coast way in northern ireland and the river ayr way in scotland. The guidebook is split into 12 stages with suggestions for planning alternative itineraries.
The offas dyke path runs for 177 miles following the welshenglish border and passes through a wide variety of dramatic scenery from mountainous ridges, valleys and farmland to undulating hills and pleasant woodland. Click here for guidebooks click here for maps other books and videos global. Keith carters offas dyke path is good, with amusing handdrawn maps. This book offers a fresh perspective on offas dyke arising from over a decade of study and of conservation practice by its two authors. Walk back through history to king offas mercia, a path just oozing history, on the border of england and wales. Includes 87 largescale walking maps 3 18 inches to 1 mile. The offas dyke path is a popular national trail which stretches 177 miles from the severn estuary near chepstow to the coast of north wales at prestatyn. It is no small wonder that offas dyke is such an attractive walking holidays destination for beginners or wellseasoned, long distance walkers. It is an attractive old town and the offas dyke centre is. Walks around hay on wye offas dyke path by the wye. The most varied, wild, and scenic of all the trails with flora and fauna as rich and as varied as the historical sights and landscapes. A walking holiday on offa s dyke path national trail, will find you tracing the length of the ancient earthwork that gives it its name. Offas dyke path national trail guidebook with os cicerone press. Next drop off the ridge and stroll via a set of five kissing gates into hay on wye, the capital of the second hand book trade.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Offas dyke path gogledd llwybr clawdd offa is the 177mile national trail following the ancient earthwork that crisscrosses the border country of modern england and wales, from the severn estuary to the seaside resort of prestatyn on the irish sea. Although this year we have only covered a few miles, we intend to come down and complete it when we have the time. There are over 30 book stores in houses, shops, the old cinema and the ramshackle stone castle. I enjoyed reading this book which clarified, for me, a number of personally misunderstood facts about the historical period we like to call perhaps incorrectly the dark ages. Offa s dyke path crisscrosses the english and welsh border from chepstow to prestatyn. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
Our offas dyke walking tours follow the 177 miles 285 km offas dyke path national trail from prestatyn in north wales to chepstow in the south or vice versa. We parked at tidenham chase car park on the b4228 and followed the signs through the nature reserve not seeing many birds but getting a lovely view of exmoor ponies grazing. The route passes through no less than 8 different counties and crosses the border between england and wales over 20 times. Offas dyke path is a longdistance footpath following closely the walesengland border. The official guide book to offas dyke path national trail, published by aurum press. On average, fellrunners take five days to complete it while hikers take 12 days. This walk is a part of a fourmonth charity walk i am writing about here. Offas dyke whole path from prestatyn to chesptow or. Fully updated and includes downloadable gps waypoints. Offas dyke path walking holidays national trail breaks. The offas dyke path is a superb national trail that runs from the north wales coast to the severn estuary following the line of offas dyke, an impressive 8thcentury earthwork along the englishwelsh border. Offa s dyke path national trail guides gowers, tony on.