Walking Offa's Dyke Path (South)

Day 1: Arrive in Knighton

Arrive in Knighton, home to the Offa's Dyke Centre.
Breakfast included
Stay overnight at The Horse & Jockey Inn, Knighton

Day 2: Knighton to Kington 22km/14mi

Walk across a patchwork of farmland to Hawthorn Hill for far-stretching views, including to the site of Owain Glyndwr's Battle of Pilleth. The trail passes through Granner Wood, a Woodland Trust site which is being restored to broadleaf woodland. Before reaching the market town of Kington cross Kington Golf Club, the highest golf club in England on Brandor Hill.
Breakfast included
Stay overnight at Swan Hotel, Kington

Day 3: Kington to Hay-on-Wye 24km/15mi

You reach Hergest Ridge early today with 360 degree views to Pen y Fan to the south, the Malverns to the east and the hills of Shropshire to the north and which served as inspiration for Arthur Conan Doyle's Hound of the Baskervilles. On the ridge is a Victorian racecourse which you walk through the centre of. Continue on across farmland and down into the valley. The final stretch is along the River Wye to the 'town of books' Hay-on-Wye.
Breakfast included
Stay overnight at Old Black Lion, Hay-on-Wye

Day 4: Hay-on-Wye to Longtown 21km/13.5mi

Pick up lunch supplies (and books!) in Hay-on-Wye and head out of town to climb gently to the Black Mountains of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Look out for wild ponies and birds of prey and admire views to the Vale of Eywas. Descend to Longtown where you can visit the ruins of its 12th century Norman castle.
Breakfast included
Stay overnight at The Crown Inn, Longtown

Day 5: Longtown to Llangattock Lingoed 14km/9mi

Continue with a climb back up into the Black Mountains and cross the highest point along the Offa's Dyke Path at Hatterrall Ridge - enjoy stunning views to Sugar Loaf and look out for paragliders! Wind your way through farmland to the tiny village of Llangattock Lingoed and its pretty white church.
Breakfast included
Stay overnight at The Old Rectory, Llangattock Lingoed

Day 6: Llangattock Lingoed to Monmouth 23km/14.5mi

The dyke is no longer visible on this section but there is a wealth of history with White Castle, part of a trio of Norman fortresses in Monmouthshire and Monnow Bridge, a 13th century gatehouse bridge in Monmouth itself.
Breakfast included
Stay overnight at Creates B&B, Monmouth

Day 7: Monmouth to Tintern 18km/11.5mi

Over the next two days you'll walk in the Wye Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and you'll be walking through ancient woodland for much of the day. The trail rises first to The Kymin, an 18th Century Round House and Naval Temple and at Redbrook the trail crosses the border out of Wales for the final time. Follow the River Wye to Tintern and perhaps visit the vineyard opposite your accommodation.
Breakfast and evening meal included
Stay overnight at Parva Farmhouse, Tintern

Day 8: Tintern to Chepstow 13km/8mi

Start the day with a visit to Tintern Abbey, founded in 1131 by Cistercian monks. The route takes you up a tree lined limestone escarpment to Devil's Pulpit offering stunning views down to the Abbey and then continues through woodland before passing Chepstow and arriving at the end of the Trail at Sedbury cliff on the Severn Estuary. A short transfer takes you to Chepstow for your last night and a chance to visit Chepstow Castle, the oldest surviving post Roman fortification in Britain.
Breakfast included
Stay overnight at The Three Tuns Inn, Chepstow

Day 9: Leave Chepstow

Depart after breakfast.