Offa's Dyke Path: GPX, map & 13 stages
278 km in United Kingdom · 13 stages · 7,385 m ascent · 11/13 stages with public transport · best Apr–Nov
Plan Offa's Dyke Path with the full GPX download, 13 stage GPX files, map, elevation profile, and 11/13 stages with public transport. Choose a stage, open it in Planner, or download GPX before you go.
An automatic guide. TrailSplits built it from OpenStreetMap and cut it into 13 stages at roughly even distances, 9 of the 12 breaks at a public-transport stop. They are not the official stages or checked overnight stops, and TrailSplits has not checked the stays, water or closures. Check them with the trail's operator before you go.
Quick answer: Offa's Dyke Path is a 278 km long-distance route from Chepstow to Gronant, Prestatyn Road / Crossroads. TrailSplits built this guide automatically from OpenStreetMap and cut it into 13 stages at roughly even distances, 9 of the 12 breaks at a public-transport stop; they are not the official stages or checked overnight stops. It has the map, elevation profile, full GPX download and 11/13 stages with public transport.
278km
Total Distance
13
Stages
7,385m
Total Ascent
48
Transit Stops
Plan Offa's Dyke Path
Offa's Dyke Path covers 278 km from Chepstow to Gronant, Prestatyn Road / Crossroads with 7,385 m of ascent. Use the mapped GPX, stage GPX files, elevation profile, and public transport stops to choose a hiking, trail running, or fastpacking schedule.
- Best season
- April to November· from climate averages
- GPX coverage
- Full route plus 13 stage GPX files
- Transit access
- 11 of 13 stages start or finish by public transport
- Stage options
- 14 days hiking / 7 days trail running / 10 days fastpacking
- Route coverage
- Complete mapped route
- Field use
- Route tools available
Weather this week
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Month by month
Typical weather on this trail: at the lowest point (sea level) and the highest point (712 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
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| Weather | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed |
| Stages rated good on typical weather | 0/12 | 0/12 | 8/12 | 12/12 | 12/12 | 12/12 | 12/12 | 12/12 | 12/12 | 12/12 | 9/12 | 0/12 |
| High point, day / night | 4°/0° | 4°/0° | 6°/0° | 9°/2° | 13°/4° | 15°/7° | 17°/9° | 16°/9° | 14°/7° | 10°/5° | 7°/2° | 5°/0° |
| Low point, day / night | 8°/3° | 9°/3° | 11°/4° | 14°/6° | 17°/8° | 20°/11° | 22°/13° | 21°/13° | 19°/11° | 15°/9° | 11°/6° | 9°/4° |
| Rain, mm | 157 | 129 | 126 | 102 | 96 | 106 | 107 | 118 | 111 | 170 | 188 | 185 |
| Snow at high point | Possible | Possible | Possible | Frost | – | – | – | – | – | – | Frost | Possible |
| Daylight | 8 h 16 | 9 h 55 | 11 h 46 | 13 h 49 | 15 h 36 | 16 h 40 | 16 h 16 | 14 h 43 | 12 h 45 | 10 h 46 | 8 h 53 | 7 h 49 |
Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.
How the stages are cut
We split Offa's Dyke Path into 13 stages. 11 of them start or end at a transit stop — look for the 🚌 icon in the stage directory below.
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Start
0 m
Chepstow
Start
Route geometry · source 2026-04-02
About 0 min in
278.3 km remaining
+7385 m remaining
Descent
15.3 km
195 m descent
1.4 km at 13.8% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 4h 22m in
263.0 km remaining
+6987 m remaining
Climb
54.2 km
376 m climb
5.6 km at 6.7% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 15h 29m in
224.0 km remaining
+5982 m remaining
Climb
82.0 km
239 m climb
5.7 km at 4.2% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 23h 25m in
196.2 km remaining
+5193 m remaining
Climb
114.1 km
204 m climb
4.2 km at 4.9% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 32h 34m in
164.1 km remaining
+4008 m remaining
Climb
154.4 km
220 m climb
5.6 km at 3.9% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 44h 04m in
123.8 km remaining
+3045 m remaining
Finish
278.3 km
Gronant, Prestatyn Road / Crossroads
Finish
Route geometry · source 2026-04-02
About 79h 25m in
0 m remaining
Stage Directory
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Chepstow → Coleford
Coleford → Tal-y-Coed
Tal-y-Coed → Nantyglasdwr Lane
Nantyglasdwr Lane → Kington Turn
Kington Turn → Knighton
Knighton → Montgomery, Town Hall
Montgomery, Town Hall → Tabernacle Church
Tabernacle Church → Pant, Cross Guns
Pant, Cross Guns → Rhosywaun
Rhosywaun → llandegla village
llandegla village → Griffin Hotel
Griffin Hotel → Bro Lleweni
Bro Lleweni → Gronant, Prestatyn Road / Crossroads
| # | Stage | Distance | Ascent | Time | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chepstow → Coleford | 20.2 km | +630m | 5h 48m | — |
| 2 | Coleford → Tal-y-Coed | 20 km | +451m | 5h 37m | — |
| 3 | Tal-y-Coed → Nantyglasdwr Lane | 38.6 km | +932m | 10h 53m | 🚌 |
| 4 | Nantyglasdwr Lane → Kington Turn | 23.7 km | +595m | 6h 39m | 🚌 |
| 5 | Kington Turn → Knighton | 20 km | +696m | 5h 52m | 🚌 |
| 6 | Knighton → Montgomery, Town Hall | 28.8 km | +895m | 8h 29m | 🚌 |
| 7 | Montgomery, Town Hall → Tabernacle Church | 22.4 km | +379m | 6h 08m | 🚌 |
| 8 | Tabernacle Church → Pant, Cross Guns | 12.9 km | +171m | 3h 24m | 🚌 |
| 9 | Pant, Cross Guns → Rhosywaun | 22.3 km | +713m | 6h 30m | 🚌 |
| 10 | Rhosywaun → llandegla village | 21.7 km | +537m | 6h 04m | 🚌 |
| 11 | llandegla village → Griffin Hotel | 14 km | +420m | 4h 00m | 🚌 |
| 12 | Griffin Hotel → Bro Lleweni | 14.7 km | +537m | 4h 31m | 🚌 |
| 13 | Bro Lleweni → Gronant, Prestatyn Road / Crossroads | 19 km | +429m | 5h 23m | 🚌 |
| Total | 278.3 km | +7,385m | 79h 24m |
Draft day-by-day itinerary
Offa's Dyke Path grouped at mapped section boundaries. Overnight accommodation and access are not verified. Review each day's effort and book suitable stops before using this as a hiking plan.
9 days in this draft — about 30.9 km/day, 278.3 km and 7,385 m of ascent total.
- Day 1 Stages 1–240.2 km · +1,081 m · ~11h 24m
- 1. Chepstow → Coleford 20.2 km · +630 m
- 2. Coleford → Tal-y-Coed 20 km · +451 m
- Day 2 Stage 338.6 km · +932 m · ~10h 54m
- 3. Tal-y-Coed → Nantyglasdwr Lane 38.6 km · +932 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Nantyglasdwr Lane (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 3 Stage 423.7 km · +595 m · ~6h 42m
- 4. Nantyglasdwr Lane → Kington Turn 23.7 km · +595 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Kington Turn (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 4 Stage 520 km · +696 m · ~5h 54m
- 5. Kington Turn → Knighton 20 km · +696 m
- Day 5 Stage 628.8 km · +895 m · ~8h 30m
- 6. Knighton → Montgomery, Town Hall 28.8 km · +895 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Montgomery, Town Hall (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 6 Stage 722.4 km · +379 m · ~6h 06m
- 7. Montgomery, Town Hall → Tabernacle Church 22.4 km · +379 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Tabernacle Church (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 7 Stages 8–935.2 km · +884 m · ~9h 54m
- 8. Tabernacle Church → Pant, Cross Guns 12.9 km · +171 m
- 9. Pant, Cross Guns → Rhosywaun 22.3 km · +713 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Rhosywaun (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 8 Stages 10–1135.7 km · +957 m · ~10h 06m
- 10. Rhosywaun → llandegla village 21.7 km · +537 m
- 11. llandegla village → Griffin Hotel 14 km · +420 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Griffin Hotel (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 9 Stages 12–1333.7 km · +966 m · ~9h 54m
- 12. Griffin Hotel → Bro Lleweni 14.7 km · +537 m
- 13. Bro Lleweni → Gronant, Prestatyn Road / Crossroads 19 km · +429 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Gronant, Prestatyn Road / Crossroads (not an accommodation recommendation)
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How Long Does It Take?
Comfortable pace with time to enjoy the scenery. 14 days.
Elevation Profile
Transit Stops Along the Trail
Bus and train stops within 2 km of the trail, sorted by distance along the route. Tap a stop to see it on the trail map or get directions.
The Offa's Dyke Path is a 278 km long-distance hiking trail in United Kingdom. This guide breaks it into 13 stages; 8 of them start and end at a public transport stop.
Offa's Dyke Path — frequently asked questions
How long is Offa's Dyke Path?
Offa's Dyke Path is a 278 km long-distance route from Chepstow to Gronant, Prestatyn Road / Crossroads, presented as 13 stages with map, full GPX download, elevation profile, Planner handoff, and 11/13 stages with public transport.
How many days do you need for Offa's Dyke Path?
The distance-based examples cover 7-14 days for 278 km. They are not verified overnight itineraries. Choose days around your ability, ascent, accommodation and current conditions, not distance alone.
When is the best time to hike Offa's Dyke Path?
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Offa's Dyke Path is usually best from April to November. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them and current conditions for your dates.
Can you reach Offa's Dyke Path by public transport?
This page lists 11/13 stages with public transport in United Kingdom as planning references. Nearby stops do not guarantee a walkable connection. Check access paths, operating dates and current timetables before relying on public transport.
Can I download GPX files for Offa's Dyke Path?
Yes. TrailSplits has a full GPX and 13 stage GPX downloads for Offa's Dyke Path — load them on a Garmin, Suunto, COROS, or your phone, or open any stage in the Planner.
How hard is Offa's Dyke Path?
Offa's Dyke Path is rated epic: 278 km with roughly 7,385 m of total ascent, with a high point near 712 m. The elevation profile, per-stage climb, and surface breakdown on this page help you judge each section.
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🗂️ Open data source: Offa's Dyke Path on OpenStreetMap (relation 9649). Transit stops from OSM.