Offa was the King of the Mercians, a warrior tribe from central England, from 747 to 796 AD. He had seized power during a time of great unrest caused by friction between Wales and England in the border region. Offa was determined to quell the unruly Welsh and impose his authority and this he did by building one of the most remarkable structures in Britain.

Following the English/Welsh border for 177 miles alongside the 8th Century Offa’s Dyke this National Trail takes you through changing landscapes offering amazing opportunities to catch a view of our native wildlife.