Offa’s Dyke

Two of my nieces are walking the Offa’s Dyke Path, supported logistically by their dad. It is a national trail which starts near Chepstow on the Bristol Channel and finishes at Prestatyn on the North Wales coast. Today is the last day of their walk when the dyke structure is visible. It was built in the 8th century, but as written records at that time are sparse to non existent little is known about the whys and hows of its construction. Offa, king of Mercia, clearly wanted to demarcate his kingdom from the Welsh kingdoms to his west.

I travelled to stay with friends in Denbigh on Friday, and then today drove south to meet J and B at the start of the next stage of their walk at Morlas Brook, BiL P and I then walked with the young ladies the first couple of miles before returning to the vehicles. In the main image Offa’s Dyke is to the left with distant views of Chirk Castle. Really good walking weather today, their end point is Llangollen on the River Dee.

P and I then drove to the Pontcysyllte Aquaduct and had a good afternoon exploring it. I then drove into nearby Llangollen for a look around whilst P awaited J and B’s arrival nearby. I met up with the three of them at the end of the afternoon before returning to Denbigh for a good evening with L and R. Native Welsh speakers, they were able to advise me on how to properly pronounce the name of the aqueduct. A couple of photos in extras.