The go-to, all-in-one guide to walking Offa’s Dyke Path.
The Offa’s Dyke Path is a superb national trail that runs from the North Wales coast to the Severn Estuary following the line of Offa’s Dyke, an impressive 8th century earthwork along the English/Welsh border. In this brand new, two-way edition all routes have been completely rewalked in both directions.
Coverage includes: Chepstow, Tintern, Bigsweir Bridge, Redbrook, Monmouth, Ystern-Llewern, Pandy, Hatterrall Ridge, Hay Bluff, Hay-on-Wye, Newchurch, Gladestry, Hergest Ridge, Kington, Dolley Green, Rhôs-y-meirch, Knighton, Newcastle-on-Clun, Churchtown, Brompton Crossroads, Montgomery, Kingswood & Forden, Welshpool, Candy, Beacon Ring, Llangollen, Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Eglwyseg Crags, Llandegla, Clwyd Gate, Bodfari, Rhualt, Prestatyn.
In this guide you will find:
- 98 detailed walking maps - the largest scale maps available - at just under 1:20,000 (8cm or 31/8 inches to one mile) these are bigger than even the most detailed walking maps currently available in the shops
- Unique mapping features – walking times, directions, tricky junctions, places to stay, places to eat, points of interest. These are not general-purpose maps but fully edited maps drawn by walkers for walkers
- Itineraries for all walkers – whether hiking the entire route or sampling highlights on day walks or short breaks
- Detailed public transport information for all access points
- Practical information for all budgets – what to see; where to eat (cafés, pubs and restaurants); where to stay (B&Bs, hotels, hostels, bunkhouses and campsites)
- Downloadable GPS waypoints.
Offa’s Dyke Path ranges over ever-changing landscape – the Clwydian Hills, the Shropshire Hills, the Black Mountains and the Wye Valley and is steeped in history and legend providing 177 miles of walking. The complete path takes 14 days’ walking.
This Trailblazer guide will show you the way and offers excellent advice for pit-stops along the way.
