Offa's Dyke Association

The overall development and management of the Offa's Dyke Path is the responsibility of the Offa's Dyke Path Officer (ODPO). ODPO is funded by the Countryside Council for Wales and Natural England, and employed through Powys County Council. His brief includes the whole length of the National Trail, both in England and Wales, and he works very closely with the Offa's Dyke Association.

Working with the Local Authorities and the Offa's Dyke Archaeological Management Officer , he ensures that path problems are dealt with - including broken stiles and bridges, erosion and signposting. The Offa's Dyke Association's lengthsmen monitor stretches of the path and provide information to him.

Collectively all these people seek to protect the earthwork from damage by building, farming and walking activities. One area of current concern is stretches of path that run on the Dyke itself, or on other Ancient Monuments. In some areas, negotiations are taking place to re-route the path to run alongside the Dyke.

The picture above shows Offa's Dyke at Sedbury Park, Chepstow.

The officer is always grateful for information received from walkers and from other members of the public.

To contact the Offa's Dyke Path Management Officer, for example to report problems with stiles or rights of way, email rob.dingle@powys.gov.uk or write to Rob Dingle, Powys County Council, St John's Offices, Fiveways, Llandrindod Wells, Powys. LD1 5ES Tel. 01597 827593

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