Oswald’s Trail
A 13-mile long-distance walk in Shropshire centered on the market town of Oswestry, visiting historic sites such as Offa’s Dyke, Old Oswestry Hill Fort, and Wat’s Dyke. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Start: Oswestry
Grid Ref: SJ 292 296
Distance: 13 miles (21 km)
Grid Ref: SJ 292 296
Distance: 13 miles (21 km)
Climbing: 327 metres
Time: 5–7 hours
Duration: 1 day
Time: 5–7 hours
Duration: 1 day
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
240 Oswestry / Croesoswallt
255 Llangollen and Berwyn
Summary
Oswald’s Trail is a walk in and around the Shropshire town of Oswestry which was conceived and opened in 2013 by the Oswestry Group of the Ramblers to mark the group’s 40th anniversary. The trail is a complete circuit of Oswestry, taking in many of the important historical points of interest along the way.
Key highlights include Old Oswestry Hill Fort, Brogyntyn Park, Wat’s Dyke, Oswestry Old Racecourse Common, Llanforda Wood, and a section of Offa’s Dyke Path National Trail.