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.
Updated following the recce undertaken on Tuesday 17 June :
The walk starts from the Raven Inn car park near the Llanfair Railway station in Welshpool. ( Car parking has been agreed with the managers and car registration numbers will be passed on to the duty manager for walkers who choose to park at the pub. The manager has asked for walkers to park on the gravel area just past the sheds and double park if required .)
The initial part of the walk includes a gradual incline then quiet lanes and fields heading towards the Dingle Nursery via Lower Llanerchydol . Short breaks will be provided along this section and as required throughout the walk as the weather forecast suggests high temperatures . All of these inclines are similar to many that are routinely incorporated into Oswestry Rambler walks.
The next section follows a quiet country lane for approximately 1.4miles from Frochas to Gaer. The route then heads towards the golf course with an unexpected mire (Wildlife Trust)on the the route up Golfa Hill. Fantastic flora and fauna that come to life in May and June, making this a perfect time to walk here. (On the recce the walk leaders saw a number of Heath spotted orchids. )
The route then follows a section of Glyndwr's Way up Golfa Hill which has some steep sections but these will be walked slowly with occasional breaks , as the 360 degree views from Golfa Hill are spectacular . The lunch break is likely to be on Golfa Hill. The way up and surrounding area does include more shaded and cooler sections with tall ferns providing some cooler places for walkers who may prefer to sit in a place that offers slightly more shade.
The final section of the walk continues along Glyndwr's Way and heads back towards to Llanerchydol Hall then down back to the Raven Pub.
Please bring lunch, snacks and drinks for the two stops we will take plus additional short water stops as high temperatures are forecasted.
Public toilets are available at various locations in Welshpool( Tesco, Morrisons)and for customers at the Raven Pub. Toilet stops will be made available along the route.
Zone B
Gatacre Playing fields car park, Oswestry
The Raven pub car park
