Old Oswestry is one of Britain's best preserved hill forts, with its stunning display of earthworks. Constructed during the Iron Age, the first evidence of a settlement here dates back to around 1000 BC. After the fort fell into disuse, it was incorporated into Wat's Dyke, a linear earthwork not dissimilar to the nearby Offa's Dyke. Both defined the border between rival kingdoms.

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Nearby routes

Best routes near Old Oswestry Hill Fort

4.4

(7)

hikers

#1.

River – Old Oswestry Hill Fort loop from Oswestry

20.7km

05:35

270m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate with device

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

4.0

(1)

hikers

#2.

Old Oswestry Hill Fort loop from Oswestry

2.62km

00:42

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate with device

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

4.7

(3)

hikers

#3.

Booka Bookshop & Café – Old Oswestry Hill Fort loop from Oswestry

15.2km

04:11

250m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate with device

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 150 m

Weather

Tuesday 14 April

15°C

8°C

81 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 32.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Selattyn And Gobowen, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Llanymynech Rocks Nature Reserve

Cefn Mawr Viaduct

Whittington Castle

View of Chirk Aqueduct from Photograph Station

Whitehouse Tunnel

Llangollen Railway Station and Dee Bridge

Whitehouse Tunnel Path

Viewpoint at the Hoffman Kiln

Llangollen Canal Lift Bridge

Viewpoint on Baldersdale Path

View of Llangollen Valley from Panorama Escarpment

Stone Bridge Over the Llangollen Canal

Old Oswestry Hill Fort

#1.

River – Old Oswestry Hill Fort loop from Oswestry

#2.

Old Oswestry Hill Fort loop from Oswestry

#3.

Booka Bookshop & Café – Old Oswestry Hill Fort loop from Oswestry

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️