Offa's Dyke Path - North Section
Walk the northern half of Offa's Dyke Path on our short self-guided walking holiday itineries. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Offa's Dyke Path - North Section
https://www.contours.co.uk/offas-dyke-path-north-section
Book your walking holiday along King Offa's Dyke, from Chepstow to Prestatyn.
From £363 per person
Offa's Dyke Path follows the course of an ancient earthwork, spanning 181 miles from Chepstow to Prestatyn. Built by King Offa of Mercia during the 8th century, this great dyke was intended to mark the western boundary of his kingdom with Wales, and it travels through the beautiful and varied scenery of this borderland space.
The trail visits a succession of historic border towns and attractive villages, including Monmouth, Hay-on-Wye and Welshpool. There is also plenty of historic interest along the trail, including Chepstow Castle, the ruin of Tintern Abbey and the imposing stronghold of White Castle, to name just a few.
We offer multiple holiday options along this trail. If you wish to experience the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
We also organise trail running holidays along this route. Find out more.
From £811 per person
The North section of the Offa’s Dyke path runs from Knighton to Prestatyn. The route passes through two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Shropshire Hills and the Clwydian Hills, as it stretches along Britain’s longest ancient monument.
The picturesque settlements of Montgomery, Welshpool and Llangollen are all visited along the way, each with its own charm and pleasant surroundings to enjoy.
The mountainous backdrops of the Berwyn Mountains and Snowdonia National Park complement the undulating terrain, making for an engaging and fulfilling walking challenge.
This route can be walked in the opposite direction upon request. Please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODPN1 | From Knighton to Prestatyn(L) | 6 days walking | £811 | |
| ODPN2 | From Knighton to Prestatyn(L) | 7 days walking | £924 | |
| ODPN3 | From Knighton to Prestatyn(L) | 8 days walking | £1036 | |
| ODPN4 | From Knighton to Prestatyn(L) | 9 days walking | £1148 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODPSBS | From Hay-on-Wye to Knighton | 2 days walking | £363 |
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“I think this is the hardest walk we have done but worth it. Weather was good - a few short, sharp showers. All accommodation and meals good - some excellent. Off path transfers AOK.”Mr Plant, UK
“Thanks a lot for an excellent holiday. I hope to book another holiday with you in the near future.”Mr Bell, UK
“Very good walk, distances and accommodation good…”Mr Sharpe, UK
“This is our third Contours holiday walk and the most challenging one so far. We had a lovely cross section of accommodation.”Mrs Barnes, UK
“Thank you for organising my holiday; I had an excellent time, and without exception, the accommodation was as excellent. Everyone at the accommodation was so friendly and helpful. It was wonderful to arrive at the next place and find my bag already there and to have a drink, a shower and get changed. Each accommodation was unique, but in no case could I imagine how it might be improved. The instructions for each day were excellent, and I had no problem in following them.”Mr Henderson, UK
“We all enjoyed the walk very much. An excellent variety of paths and views. It was all good.”Mr Newton, UK
“Very beautiful scenery and fantastic views.”Mrs Wootton, UK
“Brilliant route, all the arrangements worked well, good accommodation we even had great walking weather.”Mr Hughes, UK
“Great walking, good weather and mainly excellent accommodation.”Mr Coombs, UK
Dog friendly