Offa's Dyke

Take a look at photos taken during the walk along Offa's Dyke.

Walking Offa's Dyke, he was, but stopped here for the books.

Offa's Dyke may be more than 1,200 years old, but the walking trail that bears its name is somewhat younger.

Several centuries later, Offa's Dyke was constructed across the area.

It runs generally parallel to Offa's Dyke, sometimes within a few yards but never more than three miles away.

It is, therefore, contemporary with Offa's Dyke, another great defensive structure of the late 8th century.

Offa's Dyke Path long distance footpath passes through the village.

His greatest contribution was to stir up new academic interest in Offa's Dyke.

It lies wholly to the west of Offa's Dyke.

Johnstown is a located on the historic earth work of Offa's Dyke.

Knighton is known for a well preserved section of Offa's Dyke.

Offa's Dyke is far from being the only fortification in Shropshire.

Offa's Dyke runs nearby to the west.

The Offa's Dyke Path passes along the foot of the hill.

Offa's Dyke, built by the Mercians in the 8th century, cuts off the peninsula to the north.

Offa's Dyke runs along Garnons Hill to the north of the village.

The other route starts from 'Offa's Dyke Path' on the north western side of the hill.

Offa's Dyke Path runs close by also.

The Offa's Dyke Path runs around the western slopes.

Offa's Dyke National Trail passes one mile to the southwest of the village.

From here you cross the river and follow the Offa's Dyke path then the road back to Chepstow.

Offa's Dyke can be reached by foot, and the gastonomic town of Ludlow is a short hop away.

The village is approximately 1.5 miles east of the Offa's Dyke National Trail.

The River Severn and Offa's Dyke both run through the village.

Offa's Dyke Path also crosses the hill.