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Offa's Dyke Path

Worth knowing
The Offa's Dyke Path runs for a length of 285 kilometers through United Kingdom.
The difficulty of the trail is rated as easy and it usually takes 14 days to walk the Offa's Dyke Path.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.
The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!
On the trail food supply is less of an issue. As a rule, you can either buy groceries every day or eat in a hut or restaurant.
Nevertheless, it is important to carry an appropriate supply with you.
You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp and in guesthouses/hotels along the way.
Wild camping on the trail is a gray area As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!
Campfires are currently prohibited. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.
Facts about Offa's Dyke Path
Difficulty
- easy
Length
285 km
Elevation gain
7.100 m
Elevation loss
7.100 m
Highest Point
Hatterall Ridge / 703 m
Lowest Point
Prestatyn / 0 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
285 km
7.100 m
7.100 m
Hatterall Ridge
703 m
Prestatyn
0 m
You have the following accommodation options on the Offa's Dyke Path
- in a tent/tarp
- in guesthouses/hotels along the way
Solitude on the Offa's Dyke Path
You come to villages several times a day and often meet people
The best time to hike the Offa's Dyke Path is:
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Arrival to the Offa's Dyke Path
You will arrive via Cardiff International Airport.
You can get to Starting point via Zug. Duration approx. 1 hours.
Departure from the Offa's Dyke Path
Departure is via Manchester Airport.
You can get to the airport per Taxi. Takes about 2 hours.
Useful links to the Offa's Dyke Path
- Official website of the trail
- The following websites offer you further information: Link 1 Link 2
- You can find a PDF with further information here:
Our recommendation for hiking maps and hiking guides to the Offa's Dyke Path
Map and elevation profile of the Offa's Dyke Path
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