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Woodcroft, CHEPSTOW, NP16 7PU

After following the B4228 for a short distance, the path leaves the road through this archway into Old School Lane. Probably erected in the mid 19th century, there is a rough segmental arch with an inscribed key stone. There is a small iron single gate with spiked rods. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1299095 The walk leaves Chepstow, crosses the River Wye, and ascends through Tutshill, following the long distance Offa’s Dyke Path. A diversion down the Lancaut Walk is taken before returning to rejoin Offa’s Dyke Path to Wintour’s Leap. After crossing Coleford Road, B4228, footpaths and roads are taken through Woodcroft and Tutshill to recross the river and return to the starting point. About 5 miles.

This sign is above an archway with an iron, green-painted, gate on the Offa's Dyke Path at Woodcroft, where the path leaves the B4228 to follow a more interesting route behind the houses. How many walkers notice this stone?

Llwybr Clawdd Offa yn gadael yr B4228 i ddilyn ffordd o'r enw Moyle Old School Lane. Offa's Dyke path leaving the B4228 to follow a way called Moyle Old School Lane

Pen Moel is a late Victorian Grade II listed house https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1299096?section=official-list-entry

Seen from the path is Pen Moel a large Victorian mansion. A panel over the porch records 'rebuilt 1890'. Constructed of snecked sandstone with ashlar dressings and some timber framing under a tile roof. A picturesque house. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1299096 The walk leaves Chepstow, crosses the River Wye, and ascends through Tutshill, following the long distance Offa’s Dyke Path. A diversion down the Lancaut Walk is taken before returning to rejoin Offa’s Dyke Path to Wintour’s Leap. After crossing Coleford Road, B4228, footpaths and roads are taken through Woodcroft and Tutshill to recross the river and return to the starting point. About 5 miles.

This large and impressive Victorian country house overlooks Offa's Dyke Path which passes in front of it.

The enclosed path runs towards the former school. The walk leaves Chepstow, crosses the River Wye, and ascends through Tutshill, following the long distance Offa’s Dyke Path. A diversion down the Lancaut Walk is taken before returning to rejoin Offa’s Dyke Path to Wintour’s Leap. After crossing Coleford Road, B4228, footpaths and roads are taken through Woodcroft and Tutshill to recross the river and return to the starting point. About 5 miles.

A well tended walled garden.