Offa’s Dyke Path -. It is named after, and often follows, the spectacular Dyke King Offa ordered to be constructed in the 8th century, probably to divide his Kingdom of Mercia from rival kingdoms in what is now Wales

The Trail, which was opened in the summer of 1971, links Sedbury Cliffs near Chepstow on the banks of the Severn estuary with the coastal town of Prestatyn on the shores of the Irish sea. It passes through no less than eight different counties and crosses the border between England and Wales over 20 times. The Trail explores the tranquil Marches (as the border region is known) and passes through the Brecon Beacons National Park on the spectacular Hatterrall Ridge. In addition it links no less than three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty – the Wye Valley, the Shropshire Hills and the Clwydian Range / Dee Valley.

 It is a fantastic walk- plenty of challenges, wonderful scenery, much history youwould expect this as the path/dyke forms the border region dividing England and Wales - friends now but historically fiesty enemies.

The Offa's pathway now unites two countries - and we plan to ensure that you get a superb flavour of the diverse culture and character of a sometimes wild and lonely region.