Oswestry Round
A long distance path of 33 miles in Shropshire and Powys which celebrates the border country around the market town of Oswestry. Dykes, Forts and Canals all feature prominently, as does the wild rugged countryside of this unique and historic area of Great Britain. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
Google Maps Open Source MapsStatistics and Files
Start: Lion Quays, Rhoswiel
Grid Ref: SJ300356
Distance: 33 miles (53 km)
Climbing: 890 metres
Walk time: 12-16 hours
Days: 2-3
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
Summary:
The Oswestry Round is a delightful yet challenging circular walking route in the areas of Shropshire in England and Powys in Wales which surround the English maket town of Oswestry. The route combines Offa’s Dyke Path and the Montgomery and Llangollen canals to form a circular walk around the picturesque border town. The walk features as an annual charity walk. Places visited on the walk which begins and ends at Lion Quays near Rhoswiel include Chirk Bank, Rhos, Craignant, Carreg-y-big, Baker's Hill, Craig Forda, Trefonen, Moelydd Uchaf, Nantmawr, Port-y-Waen, Pen-y-coed, Blodwel Rock, Llanymynech, Pant, Crickheath, Maesbury Marsh, Queen's Head, Lower Frankton, Hindford and St Martin's Moor.
Useful Links:
Oswestry Round Website
Oswestry Round Facebook Page
Long Distance Walkers Association
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