Offa's Dyke Path
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Offa's Dyke Path (Llwybr Clawdd Offa in Welsh) is a National Trail which runs through the varied landscapes of the Welsh Marches along or near the border of Wales and England between Prestatyn on the Irish Sea in the north and Sedbury Cliffs on the Severn estuary near Chepstow in the south.
UnderstandOffa's Dyke Path is a popular walking route through the border regions of England and Wales.5 m high. In particular, there is an 80 mi section between the Wye Valley and Wrexham where the Dyke is easily seen.
PrepareWhile the trail is never particularly remote, the route can be convoluted at times, requiring a steady eye on navigation. Most modern hikers rely on OpenStreetMap or various GPS-based mobile apps to stay on track.
Get inThe south trailhead is at Sedbury Cliffs, near Chepstow.
WalkBeginning at the Irish Sea in Prestatyn, the path starts with a stiff climb up Bastion Road and through the housing fringe, soon entering the steeper ascent of Prestatyn Hill and onto the Prestatyn Hillside Nature…
Stay safeAlthough few of the villages and towns along the route have hospitals or medical centres, fixed line telephones and mobiles are common and in any emergency you should just dial 999.
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- Photo: Maelor at English Wikipedia, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons