The Offa's Dyke Path is a superb national trail that runs from the North
Wales coast to the Severn Estuary following the line of Offa's Dyke, an
impressive 8th century earthwork along the English/Welsh border. The
ever-changing landscape - the Clwydian Range, the Shropshire Hills, the
Black Mountains and the Wye Valley - is steeped in history and legend
providing 177 miles of fascinating walking. This is an all-in-one hiking
route guide, maps and accommodations for the 177-mile Offa's Dyke Path
in Wales, which runs along the border with England. Includes 87
large-scale walking maps (3 1/8 inches to 1 mile); 11 town maps and 15
overview maps. Full details of all accommodations and campsites,
restaurants and pubs; plus full public transport information. Includes
day-walks.- 11 town plans and 87 large-scale walking maps - at just
under 1:20,000 - showing route times, places to stay, points of interest
and much more- Plus 14 overview maps- Itineraries for all walkers -
whether walking the route in its entirety over seven to eight days or
sampling the highlights on day walks and short breaks- Practical
information for all budgets - camping, bunkhouses, hostels, B&Bs, pubs
and hotels - where to stay, where to eat, what to see, plus detailed
street plans- Comprehensive public transport information - for all
access points on the path.- Flora and fauna - four page full color
flower guide, plus an illustrated section on local wildlife- Green
hiking - understanding the local environment and minimizing our impact
on it- GPS waypoints. These are also downloadable from the Trailblazer
website.- Includes extra colour sections: 16pp colour introduction and
16pp of colour mapping for stage sections (one stage per page) with
trail profiles.
