Offa's Dyke Path Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
UK long-distance path
About Offa's Dyke Path
Offa's Dyke Path is a popular walking route through the border regions of England and Wales. The dyke itself (Clawdd Offain Welsh) has partially disappeared in places, although in the parts where it is preserved, it's about 20m wide and 2.5m high. In particular, there is an 130km (80mi) section between the Wye Valley andWrexhamwhere the Dyke is easily seen. The route is approximately 289km (177mi) in length, and takes between 12 and 14 days. The path was inaugurated in 1971 and thousands of people walk the route each year. Much of the history of the Dyke is based on some speculation, but it is named afterOffa, King of Merciabetween 757 and 796 AD. It's believed that construction was started around 785 AD but it's not known if the Dyke represented an agreed border or a defensive structure.
Offa's Dyke Path Travel Guide Sections
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