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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Not sure where to start? Here are the three we'd suggest first — one for each kind of walker we see most.
BEST FOR THE FULL JOURNEY
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.
Most PopularBEST FOR FIRST-TIME OFFA'S
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.
BEST FOR A SHORT BREAK
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.
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 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.
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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"
We seek out the best accommodation of its type available
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.
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 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.
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.
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