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   OFFA'S DYKE

Offa

Route and Accommodation Guide
 

FACTFILE

Length

 283km/177 miles along the English/Welsh border from Chepstow via Hay-on-Wye, Knighton and Llangollen to Prestatyn, partly following the 8th century dyke. Rich in historical interest.

Terrain

Mainly undulating, sometimes challenging. Great scenic variety.

Connecting Paths

Clwydian Way, Elan Valley Way, Gloucestershire Way, Glyndwr's Way, Jack Mytton Way, Kerry Ridgeway, Maelor Way, Marches Way, Mortimer Trail, North Wales Path, Severn Way, Shropshire Way, Three Castles Walk (Monmouthshire), Wye Valley Walk

Maps
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Explorer maps OL13, OL14, 201, 216, 240, 256, 265
Landranger maps 116, 117, 126, 137, 148, 161, 162

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Tourist Information Centres

Abergavenny 01873 857588; Chepstow 01291 623772; Hay-on-Wye 01497 820144; Knighton 01547 529424; Llangollen 01978 860828; Mold 01352 759331; Monmouth 01600 713899; Oswestry 01691 662753; Prestatyn 01745 889092; Presteigne 01544 260650; Ruthin 01824 703992; Welshpool 01938 552043



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Accommodation listed is Bed and Breakfast only and is listed in route order
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Baggage Transfer: Operates informally between B & B proprietors. Usual charge around 50p per mile door to door [and return!]

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Beaufort Hotel - Beaufort Square, Chepstow, Monmouthshire

Tel: 01291 622497

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Situated at the very centre of the historic border town of CHEPSTOW, The Beaufort Hotel is a family run business and we pride ourselves on giving efficient, friendly service and good value for money. The facilities here are all you would expect from a modern hotel, whilst still retaining the charm and character of a 16thC coaching inn. Rooms are varied in size and shape; some have original oak beams others are more modern. Whatever the style all are en-suite and we endeavour to ensure a high degree of cleanliness and comfort.
 Award winning Restaurant offering guests a modern a la carte menu to suit all palates, bar snacks and well stocked bar very popular with locals and residents alike.
Chepstow has much to offer the visitor and is an excellent base from which to explore the Wye Valley.
Bed and Breakfast from £36.95 pppn or room only £32. Family rooms. Weekend dinner, bed and breakfast specials.
 

 

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TINTERN
Lower Wye Valley and Forest of Dean

01291 689411

PARVA FARMHOUSE

A family run hotel just 50 yards from the River Wye and close to the picturesque village of Tintern. Surrounded by wooded hillsides it is a tranquil haven where traditional ideas of comfort, courtesy and good food are maintained in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Large beamed lounge, intimate restaurant, well appointed en-suite bedrooms and 'suntrap' garden. The Wye Valley path passes our front gate!
Bed and Breakfast from £31.50 - £42.50 pppn.
Visit website: www.parvafarmhouse.co.uk for full details

 

AA hotel

CLEARWELL
01594 833046

Forest of Dean

 



 

TUDOR FARMHOUSE HOTEL AND RESTAURANT

Nestling in the pretty village of Clearwell and an ideal setting for a relaxed or active holiday, the hotel is reputed to have been built in the13th C and retains many original features. There is a choice of 5 styles of room, all en-suite, well appointed and furnished  [some with 4 posters and jacuzzi baths], award winning candlelit restaurant and 14 acres of mature grounds. Pets welcome.
Bed and Breakfast from £30 pppn. Midweek/leisure breaks.
Visit website: www.tudorfarmhousehotel.co.uk for full details

 

MONMOUTH
01600 713122

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PARKLANDS OFFA'S DYKE

You will find a traditional warm welcome at this comfortable and spacious detached house located on the Offa’s Dyke Trail within a 10 min walk of historic Monmouth. Let us pamper you with unexpected touches of luxury and excellent meals prepared using local produce where possible - all at a modest cost. Pretty cottage style gardens. Drying room. Packed lunches.
Bed and Breakfast from £25 pppn. Special offers. Light suppers. Sorry no children or pets.
Visit website: www.parklandsoffasdyke.co.uk for full details

 

GROSMONT
Monmouth
Midway Abergavenny-Hereford
01981 241078



 

CASTLE ACRE

A most attractive house of great charm in the beautiful village of Grosmont, set high above the Monnow valley with fantastic views in every direction. Originally a coach house/stables, converted using period materials and now offering superbly furnished en-suite bedrooms. The area is well supplied with pubs/restaurants and contains some of the best walking country in the UK.
Bed and Breakfast £35 pppn.
Visit website: www.castleacregrosmont.co.uk for full details

 


LLANVIHANGEL CRUCORNEY
[Abergavenny 5m]
01873 890246

PEN-Y-DRE FARM

Comfortable farmhouse B & B on the edge of the village with 2 large double/family en-suite rooms and 1 double with private facilities. The Skirrid Mountain Inn [the oldest coaching inn in Wales] is 150 yards away. Great location for spectacular walking in the Black Mountains and Brecons. Walkers and Cyclist welcome.
Bed and Breakfast from £20 pppn
Visit website:  www.farmholiday.f9.co.uk/pen-y-dre_farm.htm or www.abergavenny.net for full details

 

Accredited 4 Diamonds by the ETC
EWYAS HAROLD
[Herefordshire's Golden Valley]
01981 240498



 

THE OLD RECTORY

 A delightful Georgian country house set in its own secluded grounds with views across to the Black Mountains. You will find a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and a feel for comfortable antiquity with spacious, elegant rooms. An ideal place for walkers (good drying room) and walks can start from the gate. Brecons, Offa's Dyke and the Wye Valley a short drive away.
Bed and Breakfast from £27 pppn.
Visit website: www.theoldrectory.org.uk for full details

 

Wales Tourist Board - 4 Star Bed and Breakfast
KNIGHTON
01547 520317

WESTWOOD

A spacious, detached Victorian house with wonderful views of surrounding hills, quietly situated close to the town centre, pubs and restaurants. Large, modern and comfortable rooms with en-suite/private bathrooms. Many super walks from the door with Offa's Dyke and Glyndwr's Way nearby. Wet gear/muddy boots welcomed by your hosts who are keen walkers.
Bed and Breakfast from £25 pppn. Packed lunches available.
Visit website: www.knightonbedandbreakfast.co.uk for full details

 


Wales Tourist Board - Bed & Breakfast - 2 Stars
MONTGOMERY
[Hendomen]
01686 668004

Hendomen Farmhouse - Accommodation near Offa's Dyke Path, ideal for walkers.

HENDOMEN FARMHOUSE

A lovely farmhouse close to Offas Dyke path and a 1 mile stroll from Montgomery town.  Outrageously quiet location with superb views and ample parking. Full Welsh and Vegetarian breakfasts provided. For evening meals, Montgomery will serve you well. Walkers especially catered for. Baggage transfer service at sensible rates.
Bed and Breakfast from £21 pppn. Special walker's packages.
Visit website: www.offasdykepath.com for full details

 

 


 

Orchard Suite

Orchard Suite

Tel: 07976 740141

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Set in the tiny hamlet of Crickheath near the market town of Oswestry is the border hideaway of Greystones, the only AA Five Star rated B&B in the Oswestry area. Our quiet and peaceful home is set in 2 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens and surrounded by wonderful views in all directions. We are very close to some of the most spectacular countryside in England and Wales and within walking distance of Offa's Dyke, so why not base yourself with us and enjoy a warm welcome, good food and explore undiscovered Shropshire, The Marches and North Wales.
Choose from 3 luxurious and very large suites, each with either its own living room or a sitting area along with luxury en suite facilities. Each morning before you head off to explore you will enjoy a quality breakfast experience.
There are many local pubs and restaurants within a short drive and you can walk to the White Lion in about 15 minutes. Given enough notice we may be able to arrange guided walks in the area for you, from easy to challenging!
We will be delighted to prepare your dinner by prior arrangement.
Bed and Breakfast from £35 pppn. Weekend D, B and B specials.
    
                  

 

Pear Tree Cottage, Bed and Breakfast on the Oswestry Wales border





 

Crickheath, Oswestry
Pear Tree Cottage was built at the same time as the Montgomery Canal (circa 1795) which runs along the bottom of the garden and was originally a pub called, according to local legend, The Blank Window Inn. It is ideally situated for exploring the beautiful unspoilt Welsh Border countryside, including Offa's Dyke footpath which can be joined on Llanymynech Hill about a mile away.
You will enjoy a warm friendly atmosphere with a traditional breakfast of local produce in comfortable surroundings set amidst a beautiful garden full of wild birds. A choice of two comfortable en-suite and tastefully decorated bedrooms is available, one double, one twin.
  Let yourself unwind from the stresses of daily life in this peaceful and tranquil location.
Bed and Breakfast £27.50 pppn. Special offers. Sorry, no children or pets.

Tel:  01691 830766  Email  Visit website

 

the hand at llanarmon - logo

AA 4 Star Inn

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In the Ceirog Valley, 8m west of Oswestry 
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Tel: 01691 600666

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Why 'The Hand'?
The Ceiriog Valley is known as ‘The Valley of the Poets’, such is the influence of this evocative, secret landscape on generations of poets and artists. Llanarmon D.C. is at the heart of the Upper Ceiriog: the most remote, most beautiful part of the valley, set against the backdrop of the brooding Berwyn Mountains. This is wonderful walking country, with stunning views at every turn, and you can walk for miles and not see another soul: so different from many of the more well-known walking areas. If you insist on a change of scene though, both Snowdonia and the wonderful Shropshire countryside are not far away.
 
The Hand at Llanarmon, a centuries old inn is very much a centre of village life, embracing local people and travellers alike, with roaring log fires in winter and a terrace garden for warmer days. It is everything a classic British inn should be; genuinely warm, filled with humour and buzz, providing excellent home-cooked food with a minimum of fuss and formality. All our rooms are en-suite, comfortable, well-equipped and maintained to the highest standards.
               Bed and Breakfast from £40 pppn. Mid-week and weekend specials.
                 

 


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