Offa’s Dyke Path Directory

A 177-mile long-distance path and National Trail traversing hill ranges, border towns, countryside, and historic sites on its journey from Chepstow in the south to Prestatyn in the north. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.

The Clwydian Range crossed on the Offa's Dyke Path

The Clwydian Range is crossed on the Offa’s Dyke Path

Offa’s Dyke Path, while not being the longest of the National Trails, is one of the most attractive and varied. The 177-mile route crosses high wild moorland, attractive well-cultivated wide river valleys, and ancient woodland, passing through historic towns and isolated hamlets.

En route can be seen hill forts, castles, abbeys, and surviving remains of the habitations of former occupants of this beautiful corridor. The flora and fauna are as rich and varied as the scenery. At the halfway point in Knighton is the Offa’s Dyke Centre with its Interactive Exhibition for the Dyke and a range of services for walkers.

Google Maps Open Source Maps

Download GPX Route File Download Google Earth File

General Information and Planning

Offa’s Dyke Association — An independent and voluntary organization providing excellent listings of all necessary information for prospective walkers.

Traileasy — Interactive map displaying accommodations along the route to help you plan each stage.

Offa’s Dyke Co UK — Dedicated site providing everything needed when planning the walk.

Guided Walking

None available at present.

Accommodation and Baggage Transfer Services

Sherpa Expeditions — Self-guided inn-to-inn walking and cycling tours in Britain.

Absolute Escapes — Self-guided walking packages including accommodation and baggage transfer.

The Walking Holiday Company — Itineraries and route options including accommodation and baggage transfer.

Byways Breaks — Self-guided, fully supported walking holidays and accommodation booking service with luggage transfer.

Celtic Trails — Full self-guided walking service.

Discovery Travel — Full range of self-guided services.

Kenny’s Taxis — Luggage and equipment moving services.

A Discerning Traveller — Self-guided services.

Contours — Full range of self-guided walking services with excellent website navigation.

Accommodation Planning

S H Systems — Excellent range of accommodation searchable by location, price, postcode, or rating.

Offa’s Dyke Association — Comprehensive accommodation list.

Independent Hostels Guide — Independent hostels and bunkhouses on or near the route.

Offa’s Dyke Co UK — Comprehensive accommodation list sorted by stage start/finish location.

Personal Journals

My Offa’s Dyke Path Walk — Maps, statistics, route downloads, story, and pictures.

George Tod — Essential walk reports with additional information.

John Gillatt — Excellent journal with extensive added information.

Sally Jordan — Reflective journal by an avid long-distance trail walker.

Thann and Jennifer Ward — Superb photo journal of the walk.

Safety Advice and Emergency Services

Ramblers Association — Practical walking safety advice, map-reading guides, and essential gear lists.

Mountain Rescue UK — Essential safety guidance.

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Feedback and Suggestions

I am always pleased to receive feedback on the structure and content of the website. I also welcome suggestions on how I can improve the website, which may include new areas to cover, new walks, or route alterations to existing walks. To get in touch, please contact me via social media. Thank you.

(Note: Walking without proper preparation can be dangerous. Information and downloads on this website are provided free of charge; it is each walker’s responsibility to check the material and use accordingly. Postscript: My walk reports are not route guides and should not be treated as such. They are written with personal reflections of my walks.)

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