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A Canter Round Oswestry Old Racecourse

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Overview

More of an amble rather than a canter. A circular walk which goes over the old racecourse descending via field paths to Candy Wood before returning on Offa's Dyke path.

Nice place for a picnic lunch at the end of the walk if the weather is fine.

Thursday, 27 November 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
118.9m / 390ft
Type:
circular

Please book with walk leader by text. I will be going to the start point directly as not returning to Shrewsbury after the walk. Let me know if you can offer or need a lift.

VTC £4

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 49271 10411
Nearest postcode:
SY3 9NB
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Meeting time:
9:30 am

Meole Brace Park and Ride

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 25906 30452
Nearest postcode:
SY10 7HL
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Start time:
10:15 am

Oswestry Old Racecourse Common Car Park

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