Whitton - Exploring the Welsh Borders

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Overview

This is a joint walk with South Shropshire Ramblers.

Exploring the Welsh Borders around Whitton, Powys. The walk will follow the footpaths from Whitton to Pilleth before ascending to Offa's Dyke footpath for the return.

We will be visiting the Church at Pilleth. Pilleth is the site of a major battle where Owain Glyndwr's Welsh forces defeated a larger English army led by Edmund Mortimer on June 22, 1402. This battle, also known as the Battle of Bryn Glas, was a significant victory for Glyndwr and is considered one of his most important early successes.

Sunday, 29 June 2025

Meeting time:: 9:00 am
Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: 396.2m / 1300ft
Type:: circular

Stephen Hill from South Shropshire Ramblers will be leading the walk but Di Higgs is taking the booking details.

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 49847 12327
Nearest postcode:: SY2 6AJ
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Meeting time:: 9:00 am

Abbey Foregate Car Park

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 27228 67293
Nearest postcode:: LD7 1NJ
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Start time:: 10:15 am

Whitton Community Car Park

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