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Offa's Dyke Path
Hiking Trail
Hard
176.44 mi
29,623 ft
A beautiful journey along the Anglo-Welsh border
Offa's Dyke is a large linear earthwork in Britain that roughly follows the border between England and Wales. It was built during the late 8th century, possibly by King Offa of Mercia, as a means of defining and defending the kingdom's frontier. The Offa's Dyke path is a long-distance footpath that runs along the course of the dyke, offering walkers a chance to explore the beautiful countryside and rich history of the area.
The path passes through a variety of landscapes, including rolling hills, river valleys, and historic towns and villages, offering a diverse and scenic hiking experience.
Offa's Dyke can be done in either direction but we've drawn it going north from Sedbury Cliffs near Chepstow in South Wales to Prestatyn on the North Wales coast, right on the shore of the Irish Sea. It's a long trail but lined with lovely villages and towns, so it's a simple journey logistically and you'll rarely struggle to find a warm bed and a good feed. Some of the areas it passes through are popular tourist spots, so booking your accommodation a day or 2 in advance - when you've got an up to date forecast - is well advised, especially at weekends.
The trail typically takes 2 weeks to complete and in the course of that time you'll cross the Anglo-Welsh border over 20 times, and pass through 8 different counties! You'll also pass some high and barren mountains (which can be savage places to be in bad weather) and calm, flat sections of riverside trail. The variety of the Offa's Dyke is part of its appeal, and the satisfaction of going sea to sea, traveling the entire length of a country, is wonderful. Written by Charlie Boscoe
Offa's Dyke is a large linear earthwork in Britain that roughly follows the border between England and Wales. It was built during the late 8th century, possibly by King Offa of Mercia, as a means of defining and defending the kingdom's frontier. The Offa's Dyke path is a long-distance footpath that runs along the course of the dyke, offering walkers a chance to explore the beautiful countryside and rich history of the area.
The path passes through a variety of landscapes, including rolling hills, river valleys, and historic towns and villages, offering a diverse and scenic hiking experience.
Offa's Dyke can be done in either direction but we've drawn it going north from Sedbury Cliffs near Chepstow in South Wales to Prestatyn on the North Wales coast, right on the shore of the Irish Sea. It's a long trail but lined with lovely villages and towns, so it's a simple journey logistically and you'll rarely struggle to find a warm bed and a good feed. Some of the areas it passes through are popular tourist spots, so booking your accommodation a day or 2 in advance - when you've got an up to date forecast - is well advised, especially at weekends.
The trail typically takes 2 weeks to complete and in the course of that time you'll cross the Anglo-Welsh border over 20 times, and pass through 8 different counties! You'll also pass some high and barren mountains (which can be savage places to be in bad weather) and calm, flat sections of riverside trail. The variety of the Offa's Dyke is part of its appeal, and the satisfaction of going sea to sea, traveling the entire length of a country, is wonderful. Written by Charlie Boscoe
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Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| B4228 Climb | 0.36 mi | 157 ft | 8.3% |
| B4228 Climb | 0.68 mi | 207 ft | 5.7% |
| B4228 Climb | 0.33 mi | 131 ft | 7.4% |
| Miss Grace's Lane Climb | 0.21 mi | 177 ft | 15.3% |
| A466 Climb | 0.98 mi | 449 ft | 8.6% |
| A466 Climb | 0.62 mi | 200 ft | 6.1% |
| A466 Climb | 0.30 mi | 135 ft | 8.3% |
| Brynarw Estate Climb | 0.89 mi | 381 ft | 8.0% |
| Segment | 0.48 mi | 302 ft | 11.9% |
| Trigpoint to top | 1.12 mi | 302 ft | 5.0% |
| 552m to 610m | 2.45 mi | 203 ft | 1.5% |
| Hatterall Ridge - Llanthony to Hay Bluff | 5.35 mi | 358 ft | 0.8% |
| Segment | 0.98 mi | 197 ft | 3.8% |
| Twyn Llech to Hay Bluff | 1.29 mi | -135 ft | -1.3% |
| Panpunton Push | 0.27 mi | 381 ft | 26.2% |
| Bronwylfa Climb | 0.45 mi | 177 ft | 7.4% |
| Panorama Walk Climb | 0.73 mi | 262 ft | 6.7% |
| Llwybry Y Fuwch Climb | 0.61 mi | 217 ft | 6.7% |
| Llwybry Y Fuwch Climb | 0.26 mi | 138 ft | 9.8% |
| B5431 Climb | 0.28 mi | 151 ft | 10.1% |
| Clwyd Gate Bungalows Climb | 0.37 mi | 226 ft | 11.3% |
| A494 Climb | 0.60 mi | 194 ft | 6.1% |
| Bwlch Penbarras Climb | 0.66 mi | 289 ft | 8.2% |
| Moel Famau to Moel Arthur | 3.22 mi | -719 ft | -2.4% |
| Bryn Awelon Climb | 0.73 mi | 200 ft | 5.1% |
| Ffordd Y Cwm Climb | 0.33 mi | 262 ft | 15.1% |
| Fron Yw Cottages Climb | 1.15 mi | 476 ft | 7.8% |
| A541 Climb | 0.68 mi | 328 ft | 9.0% |
| Bishopswood Road Climb | 0.33 mi | 220 ft | 12.3% |