Round the Reservoirs

Oswestry Group

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Overview

The walk visits reservoirs at the eastern edge of Ruabon Mountain using field paths and tracks. Some forested areas and also lanes.

Thursday, 13 February 2025

Meeting time:: 10:00 am
Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 11:59 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: 199m / 653ft
Type:: circular

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 30019 28663
Nearest postcode:: SY11 4QA
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Meeting time:: 10:00 am

Morrison’s car park, at the far end.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 28894 47120
Nearest postcode:: LL14 2LT
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Parking on Maes-y-Gornel at Rhos. Drive past the school Ysgol Y Mynydd on your right then turn left. Do not enter the road marked unsuitable for HGV’s.

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