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Offa's Dyke Path

Looking towards Moel Arthur & Moel Famau

- Nick walked the 21-mile path from Moel Famau to Prestatyn

Nine walks make up Offa's Dyke Path in North Wales & the path was the subject of a TV series, Border Country with Iolo Williams in Spring 2007. The whole route stretches 177 miles from Prestatyn to Chepstow, but this guide looks at the path from Llangollen to Prestatyn. For details of other routes, visit the official website: www.offasdyke.demon.co.uk


1. Castell Dinas Brân

This 3-hour walk takes in Llangollen en route to the historic ruins.

2. Valle Crucis Abbey

An easy-going walk starting at the abbey ruins.

3. Horseshoe Pass

A 14-km walk over undulating countryside using the trackways of former slate quarries.

4. Llandegla

Cave excavations unearthed prehistoric burial sites along this part of the footpath.

5. Graigfechan

A gentle 4-hour walk in the southern part of the impressive Clwydian Range.

6. Llanarmon yn Iâl

A mixed walk through pasture, by lakes, woodland and heather-clad hills.

7. Llanbedr DC

Climb up through dingly dells and into the clouds.

8. Moel Famau

Take this walk to the top of the region's highest peak.

9. Llangynhafal

Walk along a heather ridge with fantastic views of hillforts.

Virtual tour

David Seil sent photos from a camera phone as he walked the path.

Welsh hillforts

Learn more about the Iron Age hillforts along the route.

Other walks

Our walks mini site includes othr routes & weblinks.
Nature mini site

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