Book description
The Offas Dyke Path National Trail, runs along the England / Wales
border between Chepstow and Prestatyn, has been designed to allow some
flexibility in following the official route. Alternative routes which
allow visits to places of interest or to find accommodation are included
and form part of the total mileage quoted. Each chapter covers what for
some would be regarded as more than a full day's walk. The overall
distance has been further subdivided to allow for shorter excursions, a
there-and-back exploration, or to assist in planning round walks. Offa's
Dyke was constructed by the powerful King of Mercia in the late eighth
century to mark out the western boundary of his kingdom. The Offa's Dyke
Path makes its way through varied, sometimes wild, often remote, and
frequently superb scenery, linked by a succession of historic towns and
attractive villages. The route offers an attractive, and at times
demanding, prospect for the long-distance walker. Useful information on
parking, maps required, distances and so on is all included. After a
working career in London, David moved to Worcester and explored the
Malvern Hills, the Cotswolds and a clutch of hills south of Birmingham
as well as the territories of the rivers Severn and Wye which have been
pursued from source to sea. A particular interest has been Shropshire
and the Welsh Marches in which Offa's Dyke has played an important part.
David has had a number of books published, including five by Cicerone,
with his wife closely involved in all aspects of his work.
