Walking Festival
THE OSWESTRY WALKING FESTIVAL 2013
on SEPTEMBER 13th Fri, 14th Sat & 15th Sun.
Welcome to our 2nd Walking Festival as part of the Walkers Are Welcome initiative. We have NINE GREAT WALKS for you to choose from, some short, some long, by each a fascinating journey across the landscape, history and heritage of Oswestry and the Welsh Marches. Be sure to BOOK YOUR WALKS as places are limited.
DOWNLOAD PROGRAMME & BOOKING FORM
Click on this link to download the programme.
STARTING POINT
All walks start from the Cambrian Railway Station, Oswald Road, Oswestry SY11 1RE, unless otherwise stated.
FRIDAY, SEPT 13th
WALK 1. A Ramble on Llynclys Common
Facts: From 1pm – 5pm. About 5.5 miles. Moderate, including stiles.
Led by David Hardwick, Shropshire Wildlife Trust
A ramble around Llynclys Common, exploring industrial heritage and wildlife along the way. Free transport provided from the Cambrian Railway Station, leaving at 1pm.
WALK 2. Old Oswestry Hillfort
Facts: 2pm – 4pm. 4 miles. Leisurely.
Led by Liz Evans from Walking for Health
A gentle walk to introduce you to an ancient part of Oswestry, which also gives great views of the surrounding countryside. There are stiles, and gentle steps up to the top.
SATURDAY, SEPT 14th
WALK 3. Around Llanrhaeadr
Facts: 7 miles. Moderate to strenuous.
Led by Peter Carr of the Ramblers
A circular walk up and around Moel Hen-fache. The first half of the walk is all up hill, the second half is all down hill. Wonderful views of the Tanat Valley, the Waterfall etc. Bring a packed lunch. Free transport provided from the Cambrian Railway Station, leaving at 9.30am.
WALK 4. Racecourse to Pant Glas
Facts: 10am – 2pm. 4 miles. Moderate.
Led by Malcolm Andrew of the Border Outdoor Dabblers
Meet at Oswestry Racecourse car park which is at the southern end of the course, at 9.30am.
WALK 5. By Oswald’s Well
Facts: 10am – 1pm. 3 miles. Moderate.
Led by Liz Evans from Walking for Health
Leaving town by a long, gradual uphill walk, this soon takes you out into the lovely countryside around Oswestry. There are a few stiles on this walk, but it is so worth the effort.
WALK 6. Across the Aqueduct by bus!
Facts: 9am – 3pm. 4.8 miles. Moderate.
Led by Richard Dibble of Oswestry U3A
Starting from Cefn Mawr the walk takes you down to the Llangollen Canal, across the Aqueduct at Pontcysyllte, along
the Canal, to Pentre, and then bus back to Oswestry. Toilets and Pub Lunch stop at the Trevor Basin. Meet 9am at the Cambrian
Railway Station for registration, then walk to the bus stop to catch public transport. Bus fare is not included in the price of the walk.
SUNDAY, SEPT 15th
WALK 7. Oswestry Ring
Facts: 9:30am – 4pm . 12.5 miles. Moderate.
Led by Chris Jenkins and Trevor Allison of the Ramblers
A complete countryside circuit of Oswestry, taking in many of the local points of interest including Candy Woods, Oswestry Old Racecourse, Brogyntyn Park, and Oswestry Old Hill Fort. Bring a packed lunch.
WALK 8. Llanforda Estate
Facts: 10am – 3pm. 7.5 miles. Moderate.
Led by Ron Bond
Straight through town and out along Penylan Lane passing an old mining area now long gone. From there it will go across to the ruins of Llanforda house and through the parkland past the old fishponds. The walk then crosses fields around the reservoir and back past the waterworks. The walk will include a number of stiles and some easy ascents. You will need drinks and sandwiches.
WALK 9. Nearly to Morda
Facts: 10am – 1pm. 3 miles. Moderate.
Led by Liz Evans from Walking for Health
This is a shorter version of walk No.8, but it still takes in some lovely views on the outskirts of Oswestry. There are stiles and one short but fairly steep bit.
NOTES
Leaflets for self-guided, longer walks, will be available throughout the festival period.
There is a charge of £2 per person for the short walks, and £3 per person for the longer walks and those including a bus journey.
All walks must be booked and paid for in advance with cheques made payable to Oswestry Walkers are Welcome.
On the day of the walk, registration is at the Cambrian Railway Station up to half an hour before the walk departure time. As the numbers for each walk are limited, bookings will be strictly first- come-first-served. Please note meeting details for walk No.4.
All children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Young people between the ages of 16 and under 18, if unaccompanied, must have the written consent of a parent or guardian.
We regret that we cannot accept dogs on any of these walks.
-- Yoland Brown Brownhill House B&B, Ruyton XI Towns, nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club www.eleventowns.co.uk www.eleventowns.com www.ShACC-uk.org Tel: 01939 261 121 Fax: 01939 260626
