Walking Offa's Dyke Path (South)
Walking Offa's Dyke Path (South)
Walking Offa's Dyke Path (South)
9 Days Starting in Knighton and ending in Chepstow
Visiting: Knighton, Kington, Hay-on-Wye, Longtown, Llangattock Lingoed, Monmouth, Tintern, Chepstow
Tour operator:
Tour code:
W08OS
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Physical rating:
Medium, Moderate
Age range:
12 to 99
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Enjoy the landscapes of the Brecon Beacon National Park and the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty as you walk southwards from Knighton, home to the Offa's Dyke Centre. On your journey you'll ascend the highest part of the trail on the Hatterrall Ridge crossing the Black Mountains and follow riverside trails along the River Wye; explore the 'town of books' Hay-on-Wye and enjoy views to Tintern Abbey from Devil's Pulpit. Discover the historical sites of Monnow Bridge, White Castle and Chepstow Castle and look out for some spectacular birdlife - dippers and kingfishers on the rivers and red grouse on the heather moorland of the Black Mountains.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Knighton
Location: Knighton
Meals Included: No Meals
Arrive in Knighton, home of the Offa's Dyke Centre.
Day 2 : Knighton To Kington
Location: Knighton, Kington
Meals Included: Breakfast
Walk across a patchwork of farmland to Hawthorn Hill for far-stretching
views, including to the site of Owain Glyndwr's Battle of Pilleth. The trail
passes through Granner Wood, a Woodland Trust site which is being restored to
broadleaf woodland. Before reaching the market town of Kington cross Kington
Golf Club, the highest golf club in England on Brandor Hill.
Day 3 : Kington To Hay-On-Wye
Location: Kington, Hay-on-Wye
Meals Included: Breakfast
You reach Hergest Ridge early today with 360 degree views to Pen y Fan to the
south, the Malverns to the east and the hills of Shropshire to the north and
which served as inspiration for Arthur Conan Doyle's Hound of the
Baskervilles. On the ridge is a Victorian racecourse which you walk through
the centre of. Continue on across farmland and down into the valley. The
final stretch is along the River Wye to the 'town of books' Hay-on-Wye.
Day 4 : Hay-On-Wye To Longtown
Location: Hay-on-Wye, Longtown
Meals Included: Breakfast
Pick up lunch supplies (and books!) in Hay-on-Wye and head out of town to
climb gently to the Black Mountains of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Look
out for wild ponies and birds of prey and admire views to the Vale of Eywas.
Descend to Longtown where you can visit the ruins of its 12th century Norman
castle.
Day 5 : Longtown To Llangattock Lingoed
Location: Longtown, Llangattock Lingoed
Meals Included: Breakfast
Continue with a climb back up into the Black Mountains and cross the highest
point along the Offa's Dyke Path at Hatterrall Ridge - enjoy stunning views
to Sugar Loaf and look out for paragliders! Wind your way through farmland to
the tiny village of Llangattock Lingoed and its pretty white church.
Day 6 : Llangattock Lingoed To Monmouth
Location: Llangattock Lingoed, Monmouth
Meals Included: Breakfast
The dyke is no longer visible on this section but there is a wealth of
history with White Castle, part of a trio of Norman fortresses in
Monmouthshire and Monnow Bridge, a 13th century gatehouse bridge in Monmouth
itself.
Day 7 : Monmouth To Tintern
Location: Monmouth, Tintern
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Over the next two days you'll walk in the Wye Valley, an Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty and you'll be walking through ancient woodland for much of the
day. The trail rises first to The Kymin, an 18th Century Round House and
Naval Temple and at Redbrook the trail crosses the border out of Wales for
the final time. Follow the River Wye to Tintern and perhaps visit the
vineyard opposite your accommodation.
Day 8 : Tintern To Chepstow
Location: Tintern, Chepstow
Meals Included: Breakfast
Start the day with a visit to Tintern Abbey, founded in 1131 by Cistercian
monks. The route takes you up a tree lined limestone escarpment to Devil's
Pulpit offering stunning views down to the Abbey and then continues through
woodland before passing Chepstow and arriving at the end of the Trail at
Sedbury cliff on the Severn Estuary. A short transfer takes you to Chepstow
for your last night and a chance to visit Chepstow Castle, the oldest
surviving post Roman fortification in Britain.
Day 9 : Leave Chepstow
Location: Chepstow
Meals Included: Breakfast
Depart from Chepstow after breakfast.
What's Included
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8 nights hotel-to-hotel accommodation in a mix of hotels, inns and B&B's
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All breakfasts and 1 evening meal
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Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
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GPS route directions and maps - Headwater navigation app
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Luggage transfers between hotels
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Walking transfers
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
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Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)
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Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)
Food
All Breakfasts and 1 evening meal are included.Try out traditional local country pubs for lunch or enjoy a picnic in the countryside. Sample local cuisine such as cawl, Welsh rarebit, laverbread, Welsh cakes, bara birth and the Glamorgan sausage. These dishes are regarded as symbols of Welsh food.
Accommodation
Accommodation is in a mix of friendly hotels, inns and guesthouses, some of which are off the main route of the Offa's Dyke Path.
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Walking transfers
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
No vaccinations are obligatory.
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
UK passport holders do not need visas for this trip. Other nationalities should check with the relevant embassies.
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What is the maximum group size?
6
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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