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Aquaduct to Poet

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Overview

A 7 mile moderate walk from Trevor, NOT crossing the aqueduct but visiting the World Heritage site at Pontycysyllte then ascent to poet’s monument above Trevor. Return by Offa’s Dyke path and canal towpath. 

Further details after recce.

Zone B

Sunday, 8 February 2026
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
256.6m / 842ft
Type:
circular

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 29128 30490
Nearest postcode:
SY11 1DP
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Meeting time:
9:30 am

Gatacre playing fields car park, Oswestry.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 27300 42621
Nearest postcode:
LL20 7TU
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Start time:
10:00 am

paying car park in Trevor

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