Hope Mountain and Waun-y-Llyn Country Park

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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Barbara W.

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Overview

This walk takes us from Caergwrle past the castle and around Hope Mountain and on to Waun-y-Llyn country park. We will stop at the viewpoint to enjoy the far reaching views.

There is quite a steep uphill section at the start and steep downhill at the end.

Check back for further details after the recce.

Bring refreshments for a coffee and lunch stops.

Zone B

Sunday, 30 November 2025

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:: 396.2m / 1300ft
Type:: circular

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 29127 30489
Nearest postcode:: SY11 1DP
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Meet for car sharing at Gatacre playing fields car park, Oswestry

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 30506 57445
Nearest postcode:: LL12 9LA
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Start time:: 10:15 am

Caergwrle car park

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