Trace the ancient boundary of Offa's Dyke Path, a 283km (177 mile) National Trail along Britain's longest ancient monument — the 8th-century earthwork separating England and Wales. The trail unfolds through diverse border landscapes, from the dramatic Wye Gorge and Tintern Abbey near Chepstow, across the remote Black Mountains and Hergest Ridge, to the industrial heritage of the Clwydian Range and the seaside finish at Prestatyn.

This comprehensive guidebook describes the Offa's Dyke Path from south to north and offers walkers of all abilities the chance to explore limestone gorges, mountain ridges, and borderland heritage over 12–14 days. A separate OS 1:25,000 trail map is included, providing precise route-line mapping and ensuring you can follow Offa's ancient frontier with total confidence.

• The trail is divided into 12 clearly defined stages of 17–29km (11–18 miles), each with detailed route descriptions, OS mapping, and elevation profiles, allowing you to anticipate the terrain
• Alternative itineraries of 8 or 16 days help you tailor the Offa's Dyke Path to your perfect walking holiday
• Practical planning information for accommodation along the route, from country inns and B&Bs to hostels and campsites in key centres like Monmouth, Hay-on-Wye and Knighton, is provided, as well as advice on local transport links
• Downloadable GPX files provide a digital navigation option, allowing you to follow the National Trail on a smartphone or GPS device
• Beyond wayfinding, the guide celebrates the path's unique story, with insights into its geology (limestone escarpments, igneous intrusions), wildlife, historical attractions, and the cultural significance of walking where Anglo-Saxon Mercia met ancient Welsh kingdoms

With expert guidance from author Mike Dunn, stage-by-stage breakdowns, and the included OS trail map, this walking guidebook equips you with everything you need to conquer Offa’s Dyke Path with ease. Discover the timeless allure of Britain's borderlands, where every ridge reveals panoramic views, ancient history, and the quiet satisfaction of completing one of the National Trails. 

Offa’s Dyke Path 

Stage 1 Above the Lower Wye Gorge​​​​​​​ 
Stage 2 Sheep and cider in remote Monmouthshire​​​​​​​ 
Stage 3 Crossing the Black Mountains 
Stage 4 Gladestry and Hergest Ridge 
Stage 5 The Radnorshire Hills 
Stage 6 Ups and downs in deepest Shropshire​​​​​​​ 
Stage 7 The Vale of Montgomery and Long Mountain 
Stage 8 Across the Severn valley 
Stage 9 Exploring the unknown Marches 
Stage 10 The Vale of Llangollen and Eglwyseg Rocks 
Stage 11 The Clwydian Range 
Stage 12 Northern hills and coast 

Mike Dunn, author of Offa's Dyke Path 

“The long-distance path named after Offa's Dyke is just as outstanding as the Dyke itself. A magnificent, long but not too difficult walk through the wonderfully diverse and at times remarkably remote countryside of the Welsh Marches, in its middle reaches it follows the Saxon earthwork unswervingly for many miles, Dyke and path together forming an intrinsic feature of the border landscape.”