The Offa's Dyke Path   (Llwybr Clawdd Offa) 

stretches from Prestatyn in the north, travelling south to the right (East) of   Llangollen and to the left (West)  of Oswestry then heading due south to Knighton where there is a walker's centre.  The path goes into Kington, Hay on Wye then on to Monmouth, then south to Chepstow where it meets the river Severn.  Many people walk the Dyke because of the breathtaking scenery; others just like walking. 
       The Dyke itself is best preserved between Presteigne and Montgomery which takes in   Knighton.  The  actual path is 293 km or 182 miles and passes through some of the most attractive landscape that Wales or England has to offer.
         It is planned to have a youth/backpackers hostel in the current hospital Kington as soon as the new one is completed.   More news about that when we have more details.

      Offa's Dyke is an ancient earthwork between England and Wales created under the orders of King Offa in the C9  to keep the Welsh out of  Mercia.  There are also many castles along the route built mainly by the Normans for the same   purpose.

      Offa's Dyke is named after Offa, king of  Mercia, who built it          between  784 and 796 A.D. as a defence against the Celts of Wales.

               Other useful web sites  www.offas-dyke.co.uk/
                                             and  www.peny.co.uk/Welsh-borders.htm