Offa's Dyke Path Circular and Linear Walks

A walk from Chepstow to Tutshill and onwards to the southern terminus of Offa’s Dyke Path near Sedbury. Distance: 5.3 miles / 8.5km Start location: Chepstow Railway Station Start Grid Ref: ST 53641 93689 Start What3Words: corkscrew.flopped.enrolling

A walk from Chepstow and its fine castle, along the Wye Valley Walk to Tintern and its abbey ruins, returning on the Offa’s Dyke Path. Distance: 13 miles / 21km Start location: Chepstow Railway Station Start Grid Ref: ST 53641 93689 Start What3Words: corkscrew.flopped.enrolling

A walk exploring a splendid estate surrounding Chirk Castle, including a seldom-seen part of Offa’s Dyke. (Note that this route follows a path that can only be used from April to September.) Distance: 5.6 miles / 9km Start location: Chirk Railway Station Start Grid Ref: SJ 28464 37801 Start What3Words: accent.boards.amounting

A walk outside the estate surrounding Chirk Castle, with an option to visit the castle from a stretch of the Offa’s Dyke Path, finishing with a remarkable viaduct and aqueduct. Distance: 6.6 miles / 10.6km (with 1 mile / 1.6km extension) Start location: Chirk Railway Station Start Grid Ref: SJ 28464 37801 Start What3Words: accent.boards.amounting

A walk from Knighton along country roads to Norton, returning along a fine stretch of the Offa’s Dyke Path. Distance: 9.3 miles / 15km Start location: Knighton Railway Station Start Grid Ref: SO 29057 72393 Start What3Words: diets.brick.decanter

A walk along part of Offa’s Dyke Path and Heart of Wales Line Trail above Knighton. Distance: 6.8 miles / 11km Start location: Knighton Railway Station Start Grid Ref: SO 29057 72393 Start What3Words: diets.brick.decanter

A walk that takes in the Prestatyn-Dyserth Way and the northern terminus of the Offa’s Dyke Path. An extended walk to Dyserth Waterfall can be made. Distance: 6 miles / 9.7km (with 2.2 miles / 3.5km extension) Start location: Prestatyn Railway Station Start Grid Ref: SJ 06417 83079 Start What3Words: treatable.draining.mint

A walk along the Montgomery Canal, followed by a stretch of the Offa’s Dyke Path over Long Mountain. Distance: 8 miles / 13km Start location: The Old Station, Welshpool Railway Station Start Grid Ref: SJ 22911 07201 Start What3Words: loads.onto.baguette

This lovely circular walk takes you through the beautiful countryside of churchstoke, through woodlands and nature reserves walkers will be able to see everything from the remains of the Iron Age hillfort as well as the quarry and mining near Todleth Hill.

• Distance: 8.8km

This interesting circular walk takes you through the town of knighton, showing all the historic houses that the town has to offer some dating back to the 17th century.

• Distance: 2km

This beautiful circular walk takes you through the countryside of llanymynech, taking walkers along a canal, next to the remains of a hillfort and through a golf course.

• Distance: 6.6km

This lovely circular walk takes you through Llanymynech Lime Works heritage Centre. Then on upto the view point on Llanymynech Rocks for some beautiful views of the countryside.

• Distance: 4km

This scenic circular walk takes you through the farming fields of Montgomery east, from the remnants of ridge and furrow farming from the middle ages to boardyhall wood past lymore lodge and current farm buildings.

• Distance: 5km

This wonderful circular walk takes you through the interesting countryside of Montgomery west, along side the remains of a castle and through the beutiful woodlands in Montgomery.

• Distance: 2.5km

This lovely circular walk takes you through the small village of New Radnor, this lovely walk goes along side a farm that dates back to the 16th century and other historic buildings from churches to a motte and bailey.

• Distance: 1.6km

This long scenic circular walk takes you through the beautiful countryside of presteigne, This country walk has much to offer from a medieval earthwork castle in the woods to a post medievel rabbit farm.

• Distance: 16.2km

This historic circular walk takes you through the town of Presteigne, from medieval mansions to St Andrews Church that has some 10th century Saxon stonework, 14th century nave and fond and 16th century tapestry. Distance: 2.3km  

A moderate 5.5 mile linear walk with one hard climb to Hergest Ridge, steeped in legend and with great views. Allow 3 hours.

A moderate 5.5 mile linear walk, with some climbs, leads to Rushock Hill where there are superb views across Herefordshire and Wales. The first part is on the Mortimer Trail, with frequent green and white waymarks to help you. The last part is on the Offa's Dyke Path, with the acorn (National Trail) waymarks to reassure you. Allow 3 hours.

An energetic 9.5 mile linear walk on bridleways and quiet lanes to Offa's Dyke Path then a steep climb over Herrock, across Rushock and Bradnor hills to descend into Kington.

A moderate 5 mile ramble through undulating countryside and walking alongside some of the finest stretches of the dyke and earthworks. Gentle climb out of Norton; the descent is fairly steeply into Knighton.

A moderate 5 mile walk from Knucklas with a steady climb to Bailey Hill to meet Glyndwr's Way which passes through hill country and through an old quarter of Knighton to the Narrows and Clock Tower.

A 3 mile walk along Offa's Dyke and through Kinsley Wood. A great way to sample Offa's Dyke Path without strenuous climbs. Howerver, you need sturdy boots for the downhill sections of path, some of which are steep.

A moderate four and a half mile walk through woodlands and quiet country lanes, with one steep climb. Allow two to three hours. 6 stiles.

A leisurely, four mile walk across farmland and through woodland taking two to three hours. 14 stiles.

A challenging four mile walk on grassland and quiet lanes, taking in Bromlow Callow and Castle Ring fort, taking around two to three hours. 15 stiles.

A relaxed, four and a half mile walk over fields and quiet lanes, with one steep climb, taking between two and three hours. 15 stiles.

A bracing six and a half mile walk with steady climbs, from bishop's castle to Lydbury North crossing Oakeley Mynd, taking around three to four hours. 15+ stiles.

A moderate six mile walk following the Shropshire Way to Bury Ditches, taking three to four hours. 4 stiles.

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A four mile walk around the lower slopes of Graig Hill, with wonderful views, taking around two and a half hours. 4-5 stiles

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A hilly five and a half mile walk through meadows and woods, returning by the River Redlake taking around three hours. 6+ stiles.

A relaxed, six mile walk on grassland, forest tracks and monor roads, taking around three hours.

A hilly nine and a half mile, linear walk, with stunning views along the hilltops between Knighton and Bucknell taking around five hours. 10+ stiles.

A flat, easy five mile linear walk along the Redlake and Teme Rivers between Bucknell and Leintwardine taking around two and a half hours. 5 Stiles.

A 5.5 mile walk along the edge of the spectacular Stiperstones then easy walking across a valley scattered with mining remains, taking 2 to 3 hours.

A seven mile walk up through woodland and forest, past relics of industry and gently back along meadows beside Minsterley Brook taking 3.5 to 4.5 hours

A 6.5 mile walk witha steady climb beside the Darnford Brook and along an ancient drovers road taking 2 to 3 hours.

A four and a half mile walk with a steady climb up onto Cothercott Hill where there are wonderful views, then along an ancient highway, taking two to three hours.

An undulating four and a half mile walk with tremendous views taking 3 to 4 hours.

A 4.5 mile walk with a steady climb up to Wenlock Edge and along the woodland ridge above Apedale taking 2 to 3 hours.

Enjoy a tour around this Edwardian market town, through Rectory Wood to Carding Mill Valley. Allow two hours for the walk and plenty of time to explore.

Discover the secrets and hidden gems of "The Arms". Allow three to four hours with around two miles of leisurely walking, along the River Onny to Stokesay Castle

Ludlow offers a fine day out for all the family with a wide range of things to keep you busy. This leaflet includes some of the highlights of the town including a leisurely stroll along the river Teme with historical, architectural and geological interest, and the option of a longer walk to Bromfield.

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Once a 'rotten borough' now a thriving historic market town; enjoy a day out soaking up the atmostphere and exploring the historic buildings and beautiful countryside.