Walking the Offa’s Dyke National Trail Path

Offa’s Dyke National Trail Path XT40 MapThe Offa's Dyke Path National Trail is 177 miles (283 km) long that starts at Chepstow in the south and follows the English/Welsh border alongside the 8th Century Offa's Dyke to Prestatyn in the north. 

This ancient Offa’s Dyke structure is still visible in parts as a bank up to 25 feet high with a deep ditch alongside. The Offa's Dyke route passes through a variety of scenery including the Wye Valley, Black Mountains, and the Clwydian Hills, plus the border towns of Monmouth and Welshpool.

Along the Offa’s Dyke National Trail Path there are many places of historical interest including Chepstow Castle, the picturesque ruin of Tintern Abbey, the gatehouse bridge at Monmouth, White Castle, Powis Castle at Welshpool, and the hilltop fort of Dinas Bran overlooking Llangollen.

Map of the Offa’s Dyke National Trail

Map of the Offa’s Dyke National Trail long distance path

What maps and guidebooks are available for the Offa’s Dyke National Trail Path?

There are numerous maps and guidebooks that cover the Offa’s Dyke National Trail Path that are available to buy from our shop.  These include the Offa’s Dyke XT40 map that is produced by Harvey Maps, and the official guidebook published by Aurum Press that is called the Offa’s Dyke Path

Buy walking maps and guidebooks for the Offa’s Dyke National Trail Path from our shop.

Buy walking maps and guidebooks for the Offa’s Dyke National Trail Path from our shop.

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