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Oswestry

River – Old Oswestry Hill Fort loop from Oswestry

Hard

4.4

(9)

33

hikers

River – Old Oswestry Hill Fort loop from Oswestry

05:35

20.6km

280m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.79 km

River

Highlight • River

4.98 km

Llanforda Wood

Forest

6.82 km

Racecourse Wood

Forest

4

7.75 km

View from Oswestry Old Racecourse

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Lovely walk with hills to challenge a little

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5

15.4 km

Old Oswestry Hill Fort

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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 …

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6

15.9 km

Old Oswestry Hill Fort

Highlight • Natural Monument

7

17.1 km

Cambrian Heritage Railways, Oswestry

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Cambrian Heritage Railway, museum, cafe and brewery. Steam and vintage diesel trains. Seasonal opening/train running times - see website cambrianrailways.com

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18.2 km

Windsor Road Field and Pond

Lake

B

20.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

3.42 km

3.23 km

2.09 km

1.76 km

Surfaces

8.89 km

4.51 km

3.96 km

1.86 km

804 m

616 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Saturday 17 October

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