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Offa's Dyke Path |
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Description |
 This incredible 177 mile trail starts on the River Severn Estuary in Gloucestershire in England before taking you over the border into Wales and on through some truly splendid mountainous scenery. Highlights on the route include the
gorgeous Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty followed by the awe inspiring Brecon Beacons National Park.
For more information on this trail please visit the National Trail web site
The interactive map below outlines the route of the path. Please click on the  icons to view more information about route highlights. Click here to see a photographic aerial view with more points of interest and photographs.
 
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Route Photos |  |  |  |  | Start of the path near Sedbury | River Wyre at Redbrook | | Hay-on-Wye Castle |  |  |  |  | Aqueduct over River Vyrnwy
at Llanymynech | Eglwyseg Valley | Moel Famau mountain and country park | Prestatyn, at the end of the trail |
 Photos are copyrighted by their owners
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Route Highlights |
Sedbury
The trail starts on the River Severn Estuary near the village of Sedbury in the Forest of Dean district of west Gloucestershire, England. It sits on the eastern bank of the River Wye, facing the Welsh town of Chepstow. |
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Vyrnwy Bridge
The trail crosses the River Vyrnwy over an aqueduct with the Vyrnwy Bridge just to the west. |
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Chepstow and the River Wye
The trail begins following the River Wye past the Welsh town of Chepstow |
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Tintern Abbey
Founded in 1131 this historic abbey is situated on the Welsh bank of the River Wye in Monmouthshire, Wales. |
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Bigsweir, Wye Valley
Located in the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the scenery on this section is truly breathtaking. |
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Monmouth
Situated where the River Monnow meets the River Wye, Monmouth is the traditional county town of the county of Monmouthshire. Highlights are the 11th century castle and 14th century medieval Monnow bridge. |
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White Castle
12th century medieval castle situated right on the trail. |
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Black Mountains
This range of hills provide a splendid backdrop on the trail as you pass through the spectacular Brecon Beacons National Park |
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Llanthony Priory
Dating back to around the year 1100 this ruined Augustinian priory is situated in the Black Mountains area of the Brecon Beacons National Park |
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Twmpa or Lord Hereford's Knob
This striking mountain stands at 2260ft and is part of the Black Mountains range in the Brecon Beacons National Park |
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Hay On Wye
This small town lies on the east bank of the River Wye and is within the Brecon Beacons National Park. There are 2 Norman castles which are a must see on this section of the trail |
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Knighton
This small market town lies on the River Teme (right) and straddles the English-Welsh border. |
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Trevor
The trail runs through the village of Trevor which lies on the Llangollen Canal at the northern end of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct |
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Eglwyseg Valley
With an incredible landscape and dramatic rock formations this section of the trail is truly stunning |
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World's End
The atmosphere and scenery through this narrow vale in the Eglwyseg Valley is something special. It is enclosed by the cliffs of Craig y Forwyn, Craig y Cythraul, and Craig yr Adar. |
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Moel Famau
This mountain and country park stands at 1,818 ft. From the summit, it is possible to see the Isle of Man, and much of the North West of England such as Liverpool, Manchester and Blackpool Tower. The Jubilee Tower on the peak of Moel Famau was built to commemorate the golden jubilee of George III in 1810. |
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Prestatyn
The seaside resort of Prestatyn, on the Irish Sea, marks the end of the trail. |
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Map (Route in Red)
Aerial Photo View of this route
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GPX File | Offas Dyke Path.gpx |
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