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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.

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

 

The circular route takes the community path via the St Benion’s Well area across fields to the aqueduct by Carreghofa Locks and  then back along the tow path in the direction towards Llanymynech. (See below * regarding a shorter walk option.)The route then heads over towards the weir at Carreghofa and Carreghofa Hall, then heads back towards Llanymynech via Llanymynech Rocks Nature Reserve , Offa's Dyke and the community path.

A significant part of the overall route is flat . The section of the walk from Carreghofa Hall includes a gradual incline as the route follows the lane heading towards Llanymynech Rocks Nature Reserve. The route down from the Rocks joins Offa's Dyke and then the community path heading  back down towards the car park at Llanymynech.

There will be a small number of stiles to cross along the route. Walking routes were largely dry on the recce undertaken 3 May. Walking poles may help to climb the small number of steps leading up to the tow path (walk leader to provide assistance too) and also to  navigate brambles etc along some of the footpaths.

*If any walker would like to do just the initial part of the walk this could be possible therefore offering a shorter walk. They should contact the walk leader by Wednesday 7 May to check this is still available. The major part of the first section of the walk is flat so could provide  a short walk of just under 3 miles in length.

Refreshments and toilets are available at the end of the walk at The Dolphin pub. No public toilets along the route but short stops will be provided as required.

Sunday, 11 May 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
209.7m / 688ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 29129 30489
Nearest postcode:
SY11 1DP
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Meeting time:
9:30 am

Gatacre playing fields car park, Oswestry

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 26599 20973
Nearest postcode:
SY22 6ES
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Start time:
10:15 am

Behind The Dolphin Pub, Llanymynech , in the public parking section.

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