Queens Head - Oswestry

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Overview

A leisurely walk along the Montgomery Canal with an optional visit to the nature reserve created by the Canal Trust passing, passing St Winifred's Well at Woolston and returning via West Felton.

Canal towpath, tracks, fields, country lanes. Usual coffee/snack stop en route

Thursday, 29 August 2024

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Please book with walk leader by text, and also inform them if you require a lift.

VTC £3

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 49271 10410
Nearest postcode:: SY3 9NB
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

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Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 33912 26839
Nearest postcode:: SY11 4EB
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Start time:: 10:15 am

Queens Head canal car park opposite the pub.

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