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Old Oswestry Hill Fort

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Old Oswestry Hill Fort

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    1. River – Old Oswestry Hill Fort loop from Oswestry

    20.6km

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

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

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

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    January 31, 2023

    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.

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