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Offa’s Dyke Path

Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 458 reviews4.7458 reviews· Welsh Border·From £425 pp

For 177 miles, you follow the dyke King Offa raised between England and Wales thirteen centuries ago. The path runs sea to sea, over moorland and mountain, past castles and ruined abbeys. You set the pace. We take care of everything else, and we're only ever a phone call away.

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Ruined hilltop fortifications overlooking the Welsh Marches on the Offa’s Dyke Path walking holiday
Ruined hilltop fortifications overlooking the Welsh Marches on the Offa’s Dyke Path walking holiday
Walkers on the Offa’s Dyke Path crossing open moorland in the Welsh Marches
Walker descending woodland trail in the Wye Valley on the Offa’s Dyke Path walking holiday
Ruined hilltop fortifications overlooking the Welsh Marches on the Offa’s Dyke Path walking holiday
Walkers on the Offa’s Dyke Path crossing open moorland in the Welsh Marches
Walker descending woodland trail in the Wye Valley on the Offa’s Dyke Path walking holiday
Rolling countryside of the Welsh Marches on the Offa’s Dyke Path walking holiday
Art installation inside Tintern Abbey in the Wye Valley on the Offa’s Dyke Path walking holiday
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Walk Information

Difficulty
Easy to Moderate – Challenging
Distance
27.5 to 184.9 miles
Nights
3 to 22 Nights
Location
Welsh Border
Season
Mar to Oct
Price from
£425

Why this walk

Walk Wales’ Legendary Border, Coast to Coast

Norman Castles of the Marches

Pass Chepstow, White Castle and Chirk guarding the border.

Sacred Valley Ruins

Discover Tintern Abbey and Llanthony Priory in secluded valleys.

Hay-on-Wye Bookshops

Browse the town’s famous independent and second-hand bookshops.

Literary Landscapes

Walk the setting of Bruce Chatwin’s On the Black Hill.

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Crossing

Stride across this remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Hatterrall Ridge and the Black Mountains

Climb from Pandy onto wide, panoramic mountain ridges.

Tintern Abbey ruins in the Wye Valley on the Offa’s Dyke Path walking holiday

Walking the Offa’s Dyke Path

As the leading specialists in Offa’s Dyke Path walking holidays, we have supported walkers on this National Trail since 1997. Our office sits at the very start of the route in Tintern, beneath Tintern Abbey in the Wye Valley. Few operators know this path as closely as we do.

Dinas Bran castle ruins at sunset above Llangollen on the Offa’s Dyke Path walking holiday

From the Severn to the Irish Sea

Beginning beside the River Severn at Chepstow, the trail climbs through woodland above the Wye Valley before joining the ancient earthwork attributed to King Offa. The path does not always follow the exact modern border, and in places the dyke itself disappears, adding a sense of mystery to the landscape.

Offa's Dyke Walk Map

A Border Forged in Earth and Story

Offa’s Dyke is believed to date from the 8th century, when King Offa of Mercia ordered a vast earthen boundary to be constructed between his kingdom and rival Welsh territories. Stretching for around 80 miles in its original form, it remains the longest ancient monument in Britain.

Our top picks for Offa's Dyke Path

Three Itineraries, Three Kinds of Walker

Not sure where to start? Here are the three we'd suggest first — one for each kind of walker we see most.

Two walkers at the finish of the Offa's Dyke Path in Prestatyn

BEST FOR THE FULL JOURNEY

Coast to coast, every mile

The complete National Trail, Chepstow to Prestatyn, walked over three unhurried weeks. This is the whole of Offa's Dyke at a pace that leaves room to look around, from the Wye Valley and the Black Mountains in the south to the long Clwydian ridges of the north.

Nights
22
Difficulty
Distance
177 miles
  • No single day longer than 12 miles
  • Add rest days where you want them
  • Finish with your boots in the Irish Sea at Prestatyn
From
£2,760pp
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Walker at Tintern Abbey, Wales, on an overcast day Most Popular

BEST FOR FIRST-TIME OFFA'S

The best of the southern Dyke

The southern half of the trail, from Chepstow to the border town of Knighton, taking in the ruins of Tintern Abbey above the Wye, the high crossing of the Black Mountains, and the book town of Hay-on-Wye.

Nights
11
Difficulty
Distance
80 miles
  • No day longer than 10.5 miles
  • Two nights in Hay-on-Wye, the town of bookshops
  • The best of the path without three weeks off
From
£1,410pp
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Walker browsing books at Hay-on-Wye's famous outdoor secondhand bookshop

BEST FOR A SHORT BREAK

A long weekend on the Dyke

Two days on the Dyke's most dramatic high ground, based throughout in the book town of Hay-on-Wye. One day climbs from the 900-year-old ruins of Llanthony Priory onto Hatterrall Ridge and the open Black Mountains; the other follows the Wye over Hergest Ridge to the half-timbered town of Kington.

Nights
3
Difficulty
Distance
27.75 miles
  • Two days' walking, one base: unpack once in Hay-on-Wye
  • Llanthony Priory and Hatterrall Ridge in a single day
  • A long weekend away, no week off work needed
From
£425pp
View itinerary

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Tell us what you're after in a sentence and we'll show you the itineraries that fit — out of all 31 we run on this path.

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31matching itineraries (showing all)

Chepstow to Prestatyn

7 options
11nights
ODPXS-N· Chepstow to Prestatyn
Challenging
From £1,410 pp
13nights
ODP2aS-N· Chepstow to Prestatyn
Moderate to Challenging
From £1,620 pp
14nights
ODP2S-N· Chepstow to Prestatyn
Moderate to Challenging
From £1,760 pp
15nights
ODP1aS-N· Chepstow to Prestatyn
Moderate to Challenging
From £1,905 pp
16nights
ODP1S-N· Chepstow to Prestatyn
Moderate to Challenging
From £1,970 pp
16nights
ODP1dS-N· Chepstow to Prestatyn
Moderate to Challenging
Dog Friendly
From £2,130 pp
22nights
ODP0S-N· Chepstow to Prestatyn
Moderate
From £2,760 pp

Chepstow to Knighton

5 options
6nights
ODP4aS-N· Chepstow to Knighton
Challenging
From £750 pp
7nights
ODP4S-N· Chepstow to Knighton
Moderate to Challenging
From £890 pp
8nights
ODP3dS-N· Chepstow to Knighton
Moderate to Challenging
Dog Friendly
From £1,075 pp
8nights
ODP3S-N· Chepstow to Knighton
Moderate to Challenging
From £950 pp
11nights
ODP0aS-N· Chepstow to Knighton
Moderate
From £1,410 pp

Chepstow to Hay on Wye (castles)

1 option
6nights
ODP-CAS1· Chepstow to Hay on Wye (castles)
Moderate to Challenging
From £775 pp

Llanthony Priory to Knighton

1 option
6nights
ODP4dS-N· Llanthony Priory to Knighton
Easy to Moderate
Dog Friendly
From £880 pp

Knighton to Prestatyn

4 options
8nights
ODP6S-N· Knighton to Prestatyn
Moderate to Challenging
From £1,010 pp
9nights
ODP5S-N· Knighton to Prestatyn
Moderate to Challenging
From £1,150 pp
9nights
ODP5dS-N· Knighton to Prestatyn
Moderate to Challenging
Dog Friendly
From £1,270 pp
12nights
ODP0bS-N· Knighton to Prestatyn
Moderate
From £1,485 pp

Prestatyn to Chepstow

5 options
13nights
ODP2aN-S· Prestatyn to Chepstow
Moderate to Challenging
From £1,645 pp
14nights
ODP2N-S· Prestatyn to Chepstow
Moderate to Challenging
From £1,805 pp
15nights
ODP1aN-S· Prestatyn to Chepstow
Moderate to Challenging
From £1,950 pp
16nights
ODP1N-S· Prestatyn to Chepstow
Moderate to Challenging
From £2,010 pp
22nights
ODP0N-S· Prestatyn to Chepstow
Moderate
From £2,795 pp

Prestatyn to Knighton

3 options
8nights
ODP6N-S· Prestatyn to Knighton
Moderate to Challenging
From £1,035 pp
9nights
ODP5N-S· Prestatyn to Knighton
Moderate to Challenging
From £1,180 pp
12nights
ODP0bN-S· Prestatyn to Knighton
Moderate
From £1,525 pp

Knighton to Chepstow

3 options
7nights
ODP4N-S· Knighton to Chepstow
Moderate to Challenging
From £925 pp
8nights
ODP3N-S· Knighton to Chepstow
Moderate to Challenging
From £980 pp
11nights
ODP0aN-S· Knighton to Chepstow
Moderate
From £1,420 pp

The Heights of Offa's Dyke

2 options
3nights
ODP-HAY1d· The Heights of Offa's Dyke
Moderate to Challenging
Dog Friendly
From £435 pp
3nights
ODP-HAY1· The Heights of Offa's Dyke
Moderate to Challenging
From £425 pp

Key Information

  • Good standard accommodation at a mixture of guesthouses, farmhouses, local inns, hotels and B&Bs with en-suite or private facilities
  • Breakfast each morning
  • Luggage transfers between accommodation
  • Personal transfer between accommodation and path that form a part of our standard package
  • Route planning
  • Walk pack including Trail Guide and mapping, itinerary, accommodation directions and route notes, lunch and dinner information, restaurant recommendations and holiday planning details

Customise your trip?

All itineraries can be walked north to south or south to north. Our standard options are shown on the website, but we are always happy to adjust routes to suit your plans. If you would prefer different daily mileages, additional rest days or a shorter section of the path, please get in touch. We will tailor your itinerary to match your time available, fitness level and preferences.

Telephone
+44 (0)1291 689 774
Email
walk@celtic-trails.com

FAQs

Offa's Dyke Path Client Reviews

4.7/5 based on 458 reviews

"All well organised, they were there at the end of the phone when needed. Good accommodation a great walk. We feel great it's been positive, laughed a lot + connected with nature"

Cathy
May 2026

"Celtic Trails was supportive and helpful from our first outreach to the very end. It gave us a sense of security knowing that we had someone to call if we needed help along the way. It was refreshing to spend the week in the outdoors in Wales and England. The scenery was breathtaking and inspiring."

Jennifer, Houston
May 2026

"Very well organised and detailed planning that was clearly set out in walk packs. Good walking books, interesting and mixed accommodation. End to end ran like clockwork. It was our first holiday in 2026 so was great to get away with friends and spend time together at a slower pace than 'normal' life. Love walking and the views were fabulous and well worth the effort of getting to what felt like the top of the world for the 360 degree views. The ridge walk before the drop into Hay on Wye and the bluebells of the Kington to Knighton section (even though it was raining!) were both fabulous. We also detoured off the Path to do down to Tintern Abbey - well worth the extra 3 miles."

Sue, Northamptonshire
May 2026

"The overall organisation and contact with Celtic Trails was first class: friendly, efficient and very well organised. Went the extra mile to make Offa's Dyke achievable with our dog, Willow! This was a fantastic opportunity to de-stress and enjoy the outstanding British Countryside in all weathers and to enjoy meeting fellow walkers and those that live and work along the trail."

Terry & Karen Cheshire
May 2026

"We most enjoyed the beautiful scenery and meeting lovely people along the way, Celtic Trails are very helpful & efficient. Everything was well organised both times we used Celtic Trails. information covered everything we needed to know about pick up points, where to get food etc and arrived in good time."

Linda, Hertford
May 2026

"Very flexible in planning stage and accommodating of our requests. We love this style of holiday - the long distance walk is good for the soul and the accommodation / luggage transfer makes it accessible."

R. Christie
May 2026

"All very organised + well thought through. Great accomodation and everything you needed for an excellent walking holiday"

A Celtic Trails walker
May 2026

"Good accomodation and breakfasts, it was wonderful to see the heart of the Wales / English borders cannel's' and to realise how much unspoilt land the UK still has."

Mr Wise
May 2026

"All arrangement worked smoothly, Celtic Trails worked with me to fit my timings and needs. I love long distance walking and village stays. It's a lovely mix of exercise contemplation an a bit of social interaction"

Peg Stevenson, San Francisco
May 2026

Hand-Picked Accommodation

Hand-Picked Accommodation: Comfort Along the Way

We seek out the best accommodation of its type available

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct over the River Dee on the Offa’s Dyke Path walking holiday

Points of Interest

  • Hatterrakk Ridge on the Offa's Dyke Path

    Hatterrall Ridge

    One of the defining moments of walking the Offa’s Dyke Path is the ascent into the Black Mountains. Along the way, you pass the striking ruins of Llanthony Priory, set deep within the valley, before climbing onto Hatterrall Ridge where far-reaching views open across the Welsh and English countryside.

    This ridge is encountered on the Pandy to Hay-on-Wye section of our Offa’s Dyke Path itineraries that start or finish in Chepstow or at Chepstow Bridge.

  • Hay-on-Wye walks in Wales

    Hay-on-Wye

    The Welsh border town of Hay-on-Wye, often simply known as ‘Hay’, is famed for its independent and second-hand bookshops, as well as its internationally renowned literary festival, once described by Bill Clinton as “a festival for the mind”. The town has a strong and distinctive identity, even declaring itself an independent kingdom in the 1970s, albeit as a light-hearted publicity gesture.

    Hay-on-Wye features on many of our itineraries and is a popular location for walkers enjoying a rest day on the Offa’s Dyke Path.

Related Articles

November 7, 2025

“An Astonishing, Achievable Challenge”: Judy Gregory on Walking the Offa’s Dyke Path

When Judy Gregory set out to walk the Offa’s Dyke Path, it was more than just a holiday. It was heritage, challenge, curiosity, and somewhere along the way, confidence.

October 15, 2019

Share your Steps | Suzanne walks Offa's Dyke Path

This is a guest article written by one of our walkers on the Offa’s Dyke Path, Suzanne Schlosberg.

Customise your trip?

All itineraries can be walked north to south or south to north. Our standard options are shown on the website, but we are always happy to adjust routes to suit your plans. If you would prefer different daily mileages, additional rest days or a shorter section of the path, please get in touch. We will tailor your itinerary to match your time available, fitness level and preferences.

Customise your trip?

All itineraries can be walked north to south or south to north. Our standard options are shown on the website, but we are always happy to adjust routes to suit your plans. If you would prefer different daily mileages, additional rest days or a shorter section of the path, please get in touch. We will tailor your itinerary to match your time available, fitness level and preferences.

Telephone
+44 (0)1291 689 774
Email
walk@celtic-trails.com

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