The Offas Dyke Path National Trail runs along the England / Wales border between Chepstow & 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 & form part of the total mileage"ed. Each chapter covers what for some would be regarded as more than a full days walk. The overall distance has been further subdivided to allow for shorter excursions a there-&-back exploration or to assist in planning round walks. Offas Dyke was constructed by the powerful King of Mercia in the late eighth century to mark out the western boundary of his kingdom. The Offas Dyke Path makes its way through varied sometimes wild often remote & frequently superb scenery linked by a succession of historic towns & attractive villages. The route offers an attractive & at times demanding prospect for the long-distance walker. Useful information on parking maps required distances & so on is all included.