Offa's Dyke is a great frontier earthwork built by Offa, King
of Mercia from 757 to 796 A.D. It gives its name to a long
distance footpath, one of Britain's National Trails.
Running from Sedbury, near Chepstow, to Prestatyn through the varied and little-frequented landscapes of the Welsh Marches. In Herefordshire the path runs right through the county.
Following the English/Welsh border for 177 miles 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.
For more information you can check out these websites:
http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/offas-dyke-path
http://www.offasdyke.demon.co.uk
http://www.visitwales.com/things-to-do/activities/walking-hiking/offas-dyke-path
Thanks for reading.
The About Herefordshire Team
Running from Sedbury, near Chepstow, to Prestatyn through the varied and little-frequented landscapes of the Welsh Marches. In Herefordshire the path runs right through the county.
Following the English/Welsh border for 177 miles 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.
For more information you can check out these websites:
http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/offas-dyke-path
http://www.offasdyke.demon.co.uk
http://www.visitwales.com/things-to-do/activities/walking-hiking/offas-dyke-path
Thanks for reading.
The About Herefordshire Team
