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Oswestry Group

Oswestry Ramblers welcome people who enjoy walking and the countryside. We walk twice a week mainly in Shropshire and Wales and help improve local footpaths.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Following the route of the butterfly trail along the west and east sides of the Stiperstones from the Bog to Blakemoorgate. Short diversion to Pennerley on the way out passing the species-rich meadows around village. Tracks, open hillside, moorland and excellent views. Some hilly sections with total ascent of approx. 300m. Walk does NOT include the rocky ridge past Manstone, Devil's Chair etc. Zone D.

Sunday, 25 June 2023
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
11:59 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 29138 30491
Nearest postcode:
SY11 1DP
what3words:
bordering.fresh.recur
Meeting time:
9:30 am

Gatacre playing fields car park, Oswestry

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 35750 97850
Nearest postcode:
SY5 0NG
Start time:
10:30 am

The Bog car park

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking