Offa's Dyke Path N-S Part 1 of 2

In June 2022, the start of the heatwave, I walked the Offa's Dyke Path. It's a lovely green country path and the dyke is with you most of the way.
I did it north to south because there were train strikes, so I would be nearer home at the end. It turned out fine except having to read the guide book in reverse!
My new Inov8 boots' heels deteriorated through the hike, causing a twisted ankle and bruised heels - a first time experience, so I returned them for a refund at the end.
Part 1 starts at Prestatyn and takes me to Mellington Hall, almost the halfway point.

[@cpettis]

Excellent video. We walked it S to N and loved it. Thank you.

[@PriaboniaMusic]

i (almost) did it as a teenager (S to N) but got really bad food poisoning from Llangollen Youth Hostel...after 3 days laid up in a tent I retreated home. 40+ years later it is still on my list of things to finish!

[@debsmostexcellentadventure5353]

Really well done video,i really enjoyed it debs xx

[@morgs4mountains]

Lovely to see a great quality video of this most wonderful trail. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the series.

[@MinackerMovies]

Thank you, pt2 has a link at the end if you have the time! 😊

[@mrfairycake4333]

Great video...planning on doing it this year sometime :)

[@MinackerMovies]

Thanks, enjoy the walk!

[@snowymatrix]

There's more cows on the Dyke than any other trail in Britain! Not a trail for the cow ards! Nice video/pictures enjoyed it thanks 👍🍺😎

[@Pauladams2676]

Not really don’t be scared go for it!

[@Pauladams2676]

Do you recommend the offas dyke path sir and how were the cows? Thanks

[@MinackerMovies]

Cows are much the same anywhere, these were ok, you try to keep a low profile and look uninteresting, but the way I deal with them is if they group and follow you too actively be prepared to turn and face them and scare them off. It’s a good walk, nice having the theme of the Dyke to follow.

[@andrewarthurmatthews6685]

Yes that was a point I was making. Also I highly recommend Hadrians Wall Path that goes across coast to coast with much of it on or next the the remaining Wall . Plenty to interest history buffs , easy walking , very well served by bus service so brilliant for walking in stages , plenty of affordable accommodation. It’s one of my favourite Long Distance Footpaths