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Oswald's Trail around Oswestry

Summary

A lovely circular trail around Oswestry, at the heart of Oswestry Uplands, a designated area of natural and national character. Enjoy the local countryside and check out some important historical points of interest along the way.
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.7 miles (20.5 km)
Walking time:
06h 00m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Oswestry Bus Station, SY11 1QW grid ref SJ293299

lat: 52.8622086

lon: -3.0515646

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