Day 12. Llandogo to Chepstow 16K

Last day on the Offa’s Dyke, a bit sad that the walk is over but looking forward to the next one. Also sad to say goodbye to Janet, the landlord gave her a lift to Monmouth where she caught the bus to Abergavenny and then a taxi back to Pandy and drive home. Turns out she got home just as I arrived in Chepstow at about 2pm.

I decided not to walk back the mile along a busy road to get to the Offa’s Dyke, but instead continued along the river Wye along the Wye Valley Trail for a couple of miles. An easy walk, just fly fishermen nearby.

I then rejoined the ODT in Brockweir and of course it was a climb into the woods for the last stretch before descending into Chepstow.

Wye River

Into the woods.

The views are usually worth the climb and this time was no exception.

Although a little hazy.


The last stretch into Chepstow was my least favourite, part of the entire walk, sometimes along busy roads, surprisingly poorly marked and fields that were being sprayed with a black smelly sludge!

A selfie to celebrate the end of 140 miles! 

This last stage took me about 4 1/2 hours.

Accommodation was at the Green Packers Hostel, great location - new with excellent facilities including a self service continental breakfast and nice people. This is in the top 4 places that I stayed along the trail.

Overall a really lovely walk! I was so lucky to be joined by 3 very special Ramsgate girls. We all spent our teenage years in Ramsgate, fantastic to be able to catch- up and enjoy the Welsh and English countryside.

Meanwhile my girls and son-in-law were enjoying Chester with my sister.

Now I have to make my way to the wedding!