CELTIC TRAILS ~ THE WALKING HOLIDAY SPECIALISTS

WALK ITINERARY
Michael Gorey

Offa's Dyke Path - Chepstow to Prestatyn

Arrival Mon 24-Mar Departure Sat 5-Apr

Grade Classic
11 nights, 11 walking days and one rest day in Classic grade accommodation, ensuite or private
facilities wherever possible; B&B, luggage transfer, internal walk transfers, walk pack, including
National Trail guide and Harvey's map (one per two walkers).
Packed lunches are not included but can be booked from any or all of your accommodations. If you
require packed lunch the next day please discuss this with your hosts the previous night as they
generally like to have some notice. Please pay direct before departure each day.
Evening meals are not included and are generally taken at a nearby pub. Transfer to and from the pub
is included where the distance is too far. Where a meal has been booked in-house, please pay your
hosts direct.
Taxi transfers; please be aware that many taxi companies are involved in school runs, usually between
0800hrs and 0900hrs and 1500hrs and 1615hrs, so it is advisable to contact the company as early as
possible to confirm arrangements when your day's itinerary requires transfers.

Banks and cash machines - there are banks in Chepstow, Monmouth, Hay-on-Wye, Kington,
Knighton, Welshpool, Llangollen and Prestatyn. Please ensure you have sufficient currency for your
daily needs between these locations. Debit and credit cards can be accepted at most hotels and pubs;
sterling cheques are usually accepted

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 Chepstow
Bridge

coach stop Beaufort Hotel

Mon 24-Mar Walk Miles

Chepstow to Monmouth 16.20
Leave your luggage at The Beaufort Hotel, Amber Cars, 01600 712200 will collect it during the morning.
You will start the walk at the old bridge in Chepstow; cross the bridge and walk up the narrow pathway opposite.
Follow the Path towards Tintern and Redbrook. On approaching Brockweir (Page 37 NTG) you have the choice of a
lower or an upper route - the lower route takes you along the banks of the River Wye (extends the walk by one
mile), and the upper route, via Hudnalls, is the more scenic but difficult to follow.

Accommodation Directions:
Bill & Jayne Lapping Transfer from Monmouth: I have arranged for Amber Cars, 01600
Norton House 712200 , to collect you from outside the Punch House, Agincourt
Old Monmouth Road Square (centre of Monmouth next to Henry Rolls statue). You will
Whitchurch need to call them when you get to Monmouth to agree a collection
Ross On Wye time. They will be expecting your call around 5 - 6pm. If you
Herefordshire. HR9 6DJ decide to eat in Monmouth please call your hostess to advise her
Tel: 01600 890046 as she will be expecting you 5.30 - 6.30pm - thank you.

Punch
House

Wye Bridge

Dinner: In Whitchurch you can eat at the Old Court Hotel or the Crown Hotel.

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Day 2 Walk Miles
Tue 25-Mar Rest Day -

Accommodation Directions:
Bill & Jayne Lapping You are within walking distance of Symonds Yat. Your hostess will
Norton House direct you if required.
Old Monmouth Road
Whitchurch
Ross On Wye
Herefordshire. HR9 6DJ
Tel: 01600 890046

Norton House

Dinner: As yesterday.

Tomorrow's lunch: You can purchase provisions from Waitrose or Marks and Spencer
food which are both on Monmouth High Street. The only place to stop
on route is at the Hunters Moon, Llangattock Lingoed, 01873 821499
(2.2 miles before you get to Pandy)

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Day 3 Walk Miles
Wed 26-Mar Monmouth to Pandy 16.75

Accommodation Directions:
Sandra Lyon The Lancaster Arms Guest House is directly on Offa's Dyke Path
The Lancaster Arms Guest House where it crosses the A465 in Pandy
Old Hereford Road
Pandy
Monmouthshire
NP7 8DW
Tel: 01873 890699

Grid Reference
SO 333 218

Dinner: The guest house is fully licensed and your hostess serves a selection of meals. Please
pay her direct using cash or a cheque (no credit card facilities). There are also two pubs in
the village.
Tomorrow's lunch: There is no where to purchase tomorrow, so we suggest you ask Mrs
Lyon for packed lunch. Please pay her direct (prices from £3)

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Day 4 Walk Miles
Thu 27-Mar Pandy to Hay on Wye 17.50

Accommodation Directions:
Dawn Farnworth See location map below for The Start. Located on the Clyro side of the
The Start bridge, on the riverbank (sign on road).
Hay on Wye
Herefordshire
.
HR3 5RS
Tel: 01497 821391

Grid Reference
SO 227 426

Dinner: There are a number of eating places in Hay. For good value pub food we have been
recommended the The Blue Boar pub, tel 01497 820884. If you would like a high standard
restaurant meal we have been recommended The Famous Old Black Lion, in Lion Street,
tel 01497 820841 (advance booking is strongly recommended), and The Three Tuns 01497
821855. The Indian has also been recommended.

Tomorrow's lunch: Mrs Farnsworth will provide packed lunches if requested, or there are
shops in Hay where provisions can be purchased

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Day 5 Walk Miles
Fri 28-Mar Hay on Wye to Kington 14.50

Accommodation Directions:
Ms Susan Robson Follow the path into the centre of Kington. Exit the path on Church
De Lacy House Street and walk along High Street and then into Victoria Road where
5 Victoria Road you will see your accommodation on your left hand side, opposite the
Kington health centre
Herefordshire
HR5 3BX
Tel: 01544 231448

Grid Reference
SO 300 567

Dinner: There are a number of eating places in Kington including The Lion www.lionkington.com,
The Oxford Arms in Duke Street www.the-oxford-arms.co.uk and a Thai and Chinese
Resataurant www.tasteoforiental.co.uk. There is also the Burton Hotel which serves food in
the bar, The Royal Oak, and The Hyderabad which serves Indian food (no licence but you
can take your own alcohol).
Tomorrow's lunch: Can be purchased locally, your hostess will direct.

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Day 6 Walk Miles
Sat 29-Mar Kington to Knighton 13.50

Accommodation Directions:
Mr and Mrs J Rees When you arrive in Knighton continue until you reach Broad Street.
The George & Dragon Inn You will find the George and Dragon half way up the hill to the
Broad Street Clocktower.
Knighton
Powys
LD7 1BL
Tel: 01547 528532

Grid Reference
SO 286 723

George & Dragon Inn

Dinner: Good evening meals are served in the bar and restaurant at reasonable prices (2 courses
£11, 3 courses £15). Alternatively there are other dining establishments in the town.

Tomorrow's lunch: You may purchase in Knighton before departure tomorrow morning,
there is a bakery opposite your accommodation. There is a pub, the
Crown Inn, just off the Path, at Newcastle on Clun, 7 miles from
Knighton, which serves food between 1200hrs and 1500hrs

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Day 7 Walk Miles
Sun 30-Mar Knighton to Cwm 13.60
Please note that today's walk is considered as the toughest section on
Offa's Dyke Path with an intial steep climb out of Knighton followed by a
series of switchbacks.

Accommodation Directions:
Mr and Mrs Higgs You will be collected from the grass island opposite the chapel in
Oakley Bed & Breakfast Cwm. Please advise your hosts when you will be ready for collection,
Mellington they will be expecting your call before coming to meet you.
Montgomery
Powys
SY15 6TL
Tel: 01588 620813

Grid Reference
SO 271 911

Collection Point
Old Chapel (converted), Cwm

Oakley

Dinner: Mr and Mrs Higgs will cook in-house for you tonight, evening meals are served between 6 -
8pm. 2 courses £16.00pp, 3 courses £19.50pp, payable directly to your hosts before
departure. Please would you be kind enough to call 48 hours in advance for menu options
and to advise 2 or 3 courses.
Tomorrow's lunch: Packed lunches can be provided by your hosts on request. This is
recommended as travelling north you will need to come off the path at
Montgomery or Forden to find refreshments.

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Day 8 Walk Miles
Mon 31-Mar Cwm to Buttington 13.70

Accommodation Directions:
David and Jane Emberton Collection from Buttington - Please call your hosts from Buttington and
Tynllwyn Farm they will collect you. Your accommodation is located one mile north of
Welshpool Welshpool.
Powys
.
SY21 9BW
Tel: 01938 553175

Grid Reference
SJ 215 085

Tynllwyn Farm

Dinner: You hosts will drop you into Welshpool tonight. Please take care walking back or call
Amber Taxis, 01938 556611, if you need a lift back.

Tomorrow's lunch: Your host can provide a packed lunch or there is a Costcutter and
garage at Four Crosses, near Llanymynech, 7.5 miles from Buttington.

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Day 9 Walk Miles
Tue 1-Apr Buttington to Trefonen 16.30
Mr Emberton will return you to Buttington.

Accommodation Directions:
Mrs Diana Doyle When you enter Trefonen your accommodation is 2 doors up from the
Lynstead Lodge post office and village stores.
Bellan Lane
Trefonen
Nr Oswestry
Shropshire, SY10 9DX
Tel: 01691 657452

Grid Reference
SJ 258 266

Dinner: Evening meals are served at The Barley Mow in the village, they also brew their own beer
at the Offa's Dyke Brewey!

Tomorrow's lunch: Your hostess is happy to make packed lunches for you or you can
purchase provisions (limited) from the village shop (50 yards). There is
also a café at Chirk for castle visitors - castle closed on Mondays and
Tuesdays

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Day 10 Walk Miles
Wed 2-Apr Trefonen to foot of Castell Dinas Bran 15.80

Accommodation Directions:
John Spicer & Heather Petrie Follow the path towards Froncysyllte (page 85 NTG). Unless you do
Glasgwm not have a head for heights we suggest you choose to deviate from the
Abbey Road path and walk over the spectacular Pont Cysyllte Aqueduct rather than
Llangollen take the lower route (ODP).
Denbighshire
LL20 8SN On arrival at the foot of Castell Dinas Bran (please note the cattle
Tel: 01978 861975 grid and bench) please ring your hosts for collection (there is not a
telephone box here so if you do not have a mobile you will need to call
from Trefor (2.5 miles before Castell Dinas Bran).

Grid Reference
SJ 214 423

Foot of Castell Dinas Bran

Glas Gwm

Dinner: Your hosts are happy to cook an evening meal in-house (approx costs, £14.50 for 2-course
meal, £18.50 for 3-courses). If you would like to take up this offer please ring them 24
hours notice - the food has been recommended by other walkers. Other good eating places
in Llangollen are the Gales Wine Bar in Bridge Street for atmosphere and The Corn Mill in
Dee Lane for above average pub/bistro food.
Tomorrow's lunch: Your hosts are happy to provide packed lunches (£5.50) as there is no
where to purchase on the path tomorrow. If you wish to purchase in
town we suggest you visit Spa which is 10 minute walk from the B&B.

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Day 11 Walk Miles
Thu 3-Apr Castell Dinas Bran to Clwyd Gate 14.50
Mr Spicer will return you to Castell Dinas Bran.

Accommodation Directions:
Jim and Julie Dolan You will be collected from Clwyd Gate (Motel - now closed) and taken
The Druid Inn directly to your accommodation. Please call ahead to advise arrival
Ruthin Road time.
Llanferres
Denbighshire
CH7 5SN
Tel: 01352 810225

Grid Reference
SJ 188 605

Clwyd Gate

Dinner: A table has been booked in the restaurant for this evening.

Tomorrow's lunch: Your hosts can provide packed lunches as there is nowhere to
purchase provisions tomorrow. Please advise them if you require
packed lunches.

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Day 12 Walk Miles
Fri 4-Apr Clwyd Gate to Rhuallt 16.00
Mr Dolan will return you to the path this morning.

Accommodation Directions:
Mr & Mrs M Simpson Transfer to Prestatyn: I have arranged for Vale Private Hire, 01824
Plas Ifan Chapel 790 485 , to collect you from Rhuallt. Please call them when you
17 Ffordlas get to Bodfari (4.3 miles / 6.9 km) before Rhuallt) to agree a
Prestatyn collection time. They will be expecting your call around 4 - 5pm.
Denbighshire They will have to drive approx 30 minutes before they get to you.
LL19 9SG
Tel: 01745 887883

Grid Reference
SJ 074 827

Train station Plas Ifan Chapel

Dinner: There are pubs and restaurants within 100yds of your accommodation. Menus are available
in the guest house

Day 13
Sat 5-Apr Departure Day

Mr Simpson will drop you at Prestatyn train station, please advise him what time your
train departs. Wishing you a smooth onward journey. I hope you have really
enjoyed your walk along Offa's Dyke Path.

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