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Alex Foxfield
January 31, 2023
Hiking
Old Oswestry is one of Britain's best preserved hill forts, with its stunning display of earthworks. Constructed during the Iron Age, the first evidence of a settlement here dates back to around 1000 BC. After the fort fell into disuse, it was incorporated into Wat's Dyke, a linear earthwork not dissimilar to the nearby Offa's Dyke. Both defined the border between rival kingdoms.
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4.4
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31
hikers
20.6km
05:34
270m
270m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(1)
21
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2.62km
00:42
30m
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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16
hikers
15.2km
04:11
250m
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
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