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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.

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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

A circular walk in beautiful countryside encompassing 3 long distance footpaths: Offa’s dyke path, the Ceiriog trail and the Maelor way.

There are spectacular views in many places. 5.7 miles, moderate, with some steep uphill and downhill sections, on permissive paths, footpaths and country lanes. There are 8 stiles, some livestock, and uneven ground and fallen trees to negotiate. Walking poles are highly recommended. Near the end of the walk we cross Chirk Aqueduct which, though safe with a good guard fence, is high above the ground. 2 stops, for coffee (with a spectacular view) and lunch. Please bring with you. At the end of the walk there will be the opportunity to purchase ice creams or drinks from the Chirk Castle café. There is also a shop and toilets.

Zone A

Thursday, 24 July 2025
Meeting time:
10:00 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.2km / 5.7mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 30017 28668
Nearest postcode:
SY11 4QA
what3words:
playfully.invented.toolkit
Meeting time:
10:00 am

Morrison’s Car Park, Oswestry (far end)

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 26691 38426
Nearest postcode:
LL14 5AE
what3words:
repay.servers.masses
Start time:
10:30 am

Chirk castle National Trust car park (car park is free for non-members and open from 10am to 5pm)

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