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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 7 mile moderate walk starting at a hilltop car park in the forest off minor road out of Hopton Castle in the Clun region. Forest tracks and linking field paths. Good views when clear. Visit to Hopton Castle.

Zone E

Sunday, 10 August 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Meeting point

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

Gatacre Playing Fields car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 34800 77751
Nearest postcode:
SY7 0QG
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Start time:
11:00 am

Hopton Woods Car Park

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