For 177 miles, Offa’s Dyke Path traces the border country between England and Wales, from the Severn estuary to the Irish Sea. You cross the Wye Valley, climb onto Hatterrall Ridge and finish among the Clwydian hills. You choose the pace. We arrange your accommodation, move your main bag and provide the route information for each stage.
Pass Chepstow, White Castle and Chirk guarding the border.
Discover Tintern Abbey and Llanthony Priory in secluded valleys.
Browse the town’s famous independent and second-hand bookshops.
Walk the setting of Bruce Chatwin’s On the Black Hill.
Stride across this remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Climb from Pandy onto wide, panoramic mountain ridges.
We have arranged self-guided holidays on Offa’s Dyke Path since 1997. Our office is in Tintern, close to the southern end of the trail. Some of our hosts have welcomed Celtic Trails guests for more than 20 years. That familiarity helps us plan sensible daily mileages and choose accommodation we know well.
Beginning near Chepstow on the Severn estuary, the trail heads north through the Wye Valley and the Welsh Marches before climbing into the Black Mountains. Beyond Knighton, it continues towards Llangollen and the Clwydian hills, ending beside the Irish Sea at Prestatyn.
Offa’s Dyke Path changes character repeatedly over its 177 miles. Woodland above the Wye gives way to open ridges, farmland, border towns and the rolling Clwydian hills. Some stages are gentle, while others involve sustained climbs and exposed high ground. The changing terrain is one of the pleasures of walking the complete route.
Not sure where to start? Here are the three we'd suggest first — one for each kind of walker we see most.
ODP1S-NBEST FOR THE COMPLETE TRAIL
Walk from Chepstow to Prestatyn in one continuous journey, following the border country from the Wye Valley and Black Mountains to the Clwydian hills. This itinerary gives you more time than the faster end-to-end options while keeping the holiday to just over two weeks.
Most PopularODP3S-NBEST FOR ABOUT A WEEK
Follow the southern 80 miles through the wooded Wye Valley, over Hatterrall Ridge and on through Hay-on-Wye to Knighton. It offers a continuous long-distance journey, including the route’s principal southern landscapes, without the time needed for the complete path.
ODP-HAY1BEST FOR A SHORT BREAK
Stay in Hay-on-Wye for three nights and walk two separate sections of the trail. One day takes you from Llanthony Priory onto Hatterrall Ridge; the other crosses Hergest Ridge towards Kington. You unpack once and return to the same base each evening.
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.
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 tailor an itinerary 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 can adjust your itinerary to match your available time, fitness level and preferences.
A few questions we are often asked about walking Offa's Dyke Path. If yours isn't answered here, please give us a call, we are always happy to help.
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"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"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"All very organised + well thought through. Great accomodation and everything you needed for an excellent walking holiday"
"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."
"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"
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.
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.
Walk the Offa’s Dyke Path on a 6-day journey from Hay-on-Wye to Chirk. A personal UK hiking itinerary with tips, highlights, and stunning Welsh border views.
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.
This is a guest article written by one of our walkers on the Offa’s Dyke Path, Suzanne Schlosberg.
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 tailor an itinerary 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 can adjust your itinerary to match your available time, fitness level and preferences.
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 tailor an itinerary 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 can adjust your itinerary to match your available time, fitness level and preferences.
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