Offa's Dyke Path runs from Chepstow on the Severn estuary to Prestatyn on the North Wales coast, roughly following the line of the Dyke built by King Offa of Mercia to mark the border with Wales. It crosses the border more than twenty times, taking in the Wye Valley, the Shropshire hills and the Clwydian Range.
Carte de l'itinéraire
Terrain
Varied and demanding in places — riverside paths and gentle farmland in the south, giving way to steep climbs over the Shropshire hills and the Clwydians in the north. Waymarked with the acorn symbol, though the dyke earthwork itself is sometimes faint or ploughed over on farmland sections.
Conseils
The middle section around Knighton is the roughest going; allow extra time. Facilities thin out in the Shropshire hills, so plan food stops in advance. Many walkers do it south to north to finish with the coastal views into Prestatyn.
Autorisations et accès
No permits required.