Offa's Dyke Association

Guides, Luggage Transfer, and Taxis

Check for services from the accommodation addresses in this booklet which include 'Luggage' in their details. There will normally be a charge for this service: this and the service required should be agreed in advance.

Walker Carrier Service

Corte Cottage, Norton, Presteigne, Powys. (Chris amd Jack Ruby) Tel: 01544 267749

Email: jack.ruby@waitrose.com

They collect and tranport walkers (and their luggage) from all points on the Paths within a 30-mile radius. Ring or email for details. There is a charge for this service, and advance notice is required. Comfortable B &. B also available with gym, sauna, power shower, steam room, and jacuzzi: click here.

Walker Carrier Service

Jo and Bruce Lawson. Hendomen Farmhouse, Montgomery, Powys. SY15 6HB

Tel: 01686 668004.

Email: bruce.lawson@btinternet.com
Web Site: http://www.offasdykepath.com

They arrange collection and transport of walkers from all points between Knighton and Llangollen using a Montgomery-based taxi service (Roy Marthews Tel. 07977 589285). View the web site or ring 01686 668004 for details. There is a charge for these services. Bed and breakfast is also available: click here.

Contours Walking Holidays

Gramyre, Berrier Road, Greystoke. CA11 0UB

Tel: 01768 480451 Fax: 01768 480452

Email: info@contours.co.uk
Web Site: http://www.contours.co.uk

Contours Walking Holidays specialise in organising self-guided "inn-to-inn" walking holidays throughout Britian. We arrange your accommodation along the trail, transfer your luggage between overnight stops and provide maps, guidebooks, a tour dossier and emergency backup. Choose from over 50 trails including Offa's Dyke Path, Glyndwr's Way, and Three Castles Walk.

Celtic Trails

PO Box 11, Chepstow, Monmouthshire. NP16 6ZD. Tel. 01291 689774. Fax 01291 689846.
Email: info@celtic-trails.com
Web site: http://www.celtic-trails.com

Wales' leading independent walking specialists - based at the start of Offa's Dyke in Chepstow: tailor-made independent walking holidays along Offa's Dyke Path, Glyndwr's Way, and the Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trails, Wye Valley Walk and Cambrian Way. Maps and route planning, luggage transfer, full back-up service, choice of accommodation from small B&Bs to superior inns and hotels. For a brochure of all their walks or for any further information please contact them as above.

Byways Breaks - Walking Holidays and Luggage Transfer

25 Mayville Road, Liverpool, L18 0HG. Tel. 0151 722 8050.
Email: info@byways-breaks.co.uk
Web site: http://www.byways-breaks.co.uk

Self-guided walking and cycling holidays along the Welsh-English border, including walking Offa's Dyke Path, Sandstone Trail and Llangollen Canal. Holidays include B&B accommodation, detailed routes and maps with background information about places to visit along the route, including best pubs and tea shops, luggage transfer and emergency backup. We also provide an accommodation booking service and/or luggage transfer on Offa's Dyke Path, the Ribble Way, and Anglesey Coast Path (just tell us how far you want to walk - we'll do as little or as much as you want). For full details, see our web site, or for a brochure, please telephone or email us.

Discovery Travel Walking and Cycling Holidays

OPSA House, 5A High Ousegate, York. YO1 8ZZ

Tel: 01904 632226

Email: info@discoverytravel.co.uk
Website: http://www.discoverytravel.co.uk

Discovery Travel provides a comprehensive self-guided service for walkers on the Offa's Dyke Path, including booking good quality inspected B&:B accommodation, all luggage transfers, maps and route details, based around a flexible 14-night itinerary. We also offer a wide range of other self-guided walking and cycling holidays, including Wainwright's Coast-to-Coast and the West Highland Way, in Britain and Europe. For a full colour brochure, email us or visit the above website.

Drover Holidays

Pemberton Minor, St John's Place, Hay on Wye, HR3 5BN. Tel: 01497 821134

Email: info@droverholidays.co.uk
Website: http://www.droverholidays.co.uk

Based in the pretty book town of Hay on Wye, at the junction of Offa's Dyke Path and the Wye Valley Walk, Drover Holidays offers escorted, small group walking tours and self-guided itineraries throughout Wales. Long-distance routes include Offa's Dyke Path, Glyndwr's Way, the Beacons Way, and Wye Valley Walk. Or explore Monmouthshire's Three Castles walk, the Taff Trail, or the Black Mountains on a short break. All routes can be tailor-made to suit your requirements - whether that means shorter stages, dog-friendly accommodation, or rest days. Pre-booked B & B accommodation, map and route guide, luggage transfer, and back-up service are standard.

Taxi services

Most taxi operators will pick up or deposit walkers at points of their choice along the Path, e.g. at the start/end of a day's walk.

Consult appropriate YELLOW PAGES directories - public libraries usually have them - for names of local operators: it is advisable to make arrangements in advance and agree the price.

In addition many operators are linked to a FREEPHONE HOTLINE SERVICE. Dial 0800 654321 and your call is routed to the nearest operator in the scheme.

Knighton Taxis

Tel: 01547 528165.

This is a Knighton-based taxi service offering baggage and walker transfers on Offa's Dyke Path and Glyndwr's Way. Direct transfers to Chepstow or Prestatyn and local transfers anywhere between Hay on Wye and Welshpool.

Sed-cars of Sedbury

Tel: 01291 621621 (mobile 0759 0205959), or send an email. to Steve Milner.

This is a family-run business, located less than a mile from the southern end of Offa's Dyke Path at Sedbury Cliffs. They offer a relaible taxi and luggage transfer service at competitive rates. They can offer drop-offs to and from guest houses, railway stations and bus stations. 4- and 7-seater vehicles available.

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