Offa’s Dyke Path is a 177 mile long walking trail with 28,000ft of ascent (equivalent of Everest). It follows the spectacular Dyke King Offa ordered to be constructed in the 8th century, to divide his Kingdom of Mercia from rival kingdoms in what is now Wales. Normally done in 11 days.
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Following the English/Welsh border alongside the 8th Century Offa's Dyke this National Trail takes you through changing landscapes offering amazing opportunities to catch a view of our native wildlife
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http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/offas-dyke-pathOffa’s Dyke Path is a 177 mile (285 Km) long walking trail. 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 Hatterall 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.
****Camping and Bunkhouses
****Accommodation in North to South order
Mr & Mrs Rawson, Corn Bwch Campsite, The Waen, ST ASAPH, Denbighshire, LL17 0LD, 07919433489,
Mrs Jeanette Mitchell, Gweryd Lodge, Plas Lane, LLANARMON-YN-IAL, Mold, Denbighshire, CH7 4QJ, 01824 780230,
Julie Tudor, Bryn Dwr, LLANDEGLA, Denbighshire, LL11 3AW, 01978 790612,
Mr D Minshall, Pen-y-Ffrith, Llandegla Road, LLANARMON-YN-IAL, Nr Mold, Denbighshire, CH7 4QX, 01824 780501,
Mrs C E Williams, Wern Isaf Farm Camping Site, Wern Road, LLANGOLLEN, LL20 8DU, 01978 860632,
Susan Rice-Oxley, Bankside, Blodwel Bank, Porth-y-Waen, OSWESTRY, SY10 9HP, 01691 829169,
Mark & Gill Johannson, Rhandregynwen Hall, Domgay Road, Four Crosses, LLANYMYNECH, Powys, SY22 6SN, 01691 839475,
Mr & Mrs R Gittins, Green Dragon Inn, BUTTINGTON, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8SS, 01938 553076,
Severn Caravan Pk, Bunk Hous, Severn Caravan Pk & Bunk House, Cilcewydd, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8RT, 01938580238,
Alan Broxton, Meadow Rise, Cwm Lane, Torden, Welshpool, SY21 8NB, 01938 580243,
Joyce Jones, Severn Farm, WELSHPOOL, Powys, SY21 7BB, 01938 555999,
Panpwnton Campsite, Panpwnton, KNIGHTON, Powys, LD7 1TN, 01547 528112/01544 260199,
Black Hall Wigwams, Black Hall, Llanfair Waterdine, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1TU, 01547528909,
Ms Lorraine Wright, Bredward Farm, KINGTON, Herefordshire, HR5 3HP, 01544 231462,
Baskerville Hall Hotel, Clyro Court, Clyro, HAY-ON-WYE, Herefordshire, HR3 5LE, 01497 820033,
Steve Davies, Radnors End, HAY ON WYE, Herefords, HR3 5RS, 01497 820780,
Griffiths Family, The Grange, CAPEL Y FFIN, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 7NP, 01873 890215/157,
Mrs Jennifer Hope, Tan House Farm, LONGTOWN, Herefordshire, HR2 0LT, 01873 860221 or 01873 860444,
Cordelia Passmore, Court Farm, LLANTHONY, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 7NN, 01873 890359,
Andrew James, Lower Treveddw, Pandy, Abergavenny, NP7 7PE, 01873 890678,
The Rising Sun, Old Hereford Road, Pandy, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8DL, 01873 890254,
Rickyard Bunkhouse, The Rickyard, Wonastow, MONMOUTH, Monmouthshire, NP25 4DJ, 01600 740128,
****Youth Hostels
Llangollen Hostel, Isallt, Berwyn Street, LLangollen, Denbighshire, LL20 8NB, 01978 861773,
Clun Mill, The Mill, CLUN, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 8NY, 01588 640582, 0870 770 5766,
Kington Youth Hostel, The Old Hospital, Victoria Road, KINGTON, Herefordshire, HR5 3BX, 01544 232745, 0870 770 6128,
Welsh Bicknor Youth Hostel, NR GOODRICH, Ross-on-Wye, Herefords, HR9 6JJ, 0870 7706086,
St Briavels Youth Hostel, The Castle, ST BRIAVELS, Lydney, Glos, GL15 6RG, 01594 530272, 0845 371 9042,
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