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Overton and the River Dee

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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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Overview

Starting from Overton, we take Wat's Dyke Way and walk alongside the River Dee then make our way back through fields with brief stretches along quiet lanes onto the Maelor Way. Some paths are stoney and uneven, or a bit overgrown - shorts not recommended. Almost flat.

Thursday, 14 August 2025
Meeting time:
10:00 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
61m / 200ft
Type:
circular

Zone B

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 30023 28667
Nearest postcode:
SY11 4QA
what3words:
spires.sleeps.plod
Meeting time:
10:00 am

Morrison’s car park, at the far end.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 37355 41763
Nearest postcode:
LL13 0EN
what3words:
comedians.upstairs.economies
Start time:
10:30 am

Parking in the car park off School Lane behind St Mary's Church. Public toilets available

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
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