Coundmoor and Venus Pools

Oswestry Group

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Overview

Moderate figure of eight walk. 7.5 Miles.

Through woodland fields and lanes following the Coundmoor brook, churchyard lunch stop. Nature reserve and Venus pool after lunch. A leisurely walk with no steep climbs.

Bring provisions for coffee and lunch stops.

Zone C

Sunday, 28 June 2026

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
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 55834 04956
Nearest postcode:: SY5 6EW
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Parking at the Guildhall and the lane outside the church, car share where possible. Donation box at the Guildhall.

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