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Old Oswestry Hill Fort – Whittington Castle loop from Gobowen

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Old Oswestry Hill Fort – Whittington Castle loop from Gobowen

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Old Oswestry Hill Fort – Whittington Castle loop from Gobowen

03:50

65.8km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.69 km

Back Roads to Oswestry from Gobowen

Highlight • Cycleway

3.79 km

Old Oswestry Hill Fort

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 …

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5.01 km

Cambrian Heritage Railways, Oswestry

Highlight • Settlement

Cambrian Heritage Railway, museum, cafe and brewery. Steam and vintage diesel trains. Seasonal opening/train running times - see website cambrianrailways.com

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6.00 km

Mule Café Racer

Highlight • Cycleway

Mule is a bike shop and cafe in Ostwestry. As well as good coffee and food, they run group rides and other events too. Well worth checking out.

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26.9 km

St Mary's Church and Shrawardine Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Shrawardine (pronounced Shray-den) is a small village that's well worth a visit to see its interesting church and castle. The castle was built by Henry 1st and known as Castle …

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33.2 km

Miller's Clump

Forest

40.4 km

One of the best sausage sandwiches in The Shire! Actually, all the food they serve is top quality. All local produce where possible and the pork used for bacon and sausages is from their own farm. Very welcoming towards cyclists.

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53.8 km

Basnets Wood

Forest

62.1 km

Whittington Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Whittington Castle is a castle in northern Shropshire, England, owned and managed by the Whittington Castle Preservation Fund. The castle was originally a motte-and-bailey castle, but this was replaced in …

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62.2 km

Kitchen at Whittington Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Next to the road it makes for an interesting stop especially if you are into Norman ruins.

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65.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.9 km

2.13 km

1.18 km

299 m

269 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

58.4 km

7.04 km

374 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

27°C

12°C

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Old Oswestry Hill Fort – Whittington Castle loop from Gobowen

Back Roads to Oswestry from Gobowen

Old Oswestry Hill Fort

Cambrian Heritage Railways, Oswestry

Mule Café Racer

St Mary's Church and Shrawardine Castle

Moor Farm Shop and Café

Whittington Castle

Kitchen at Whittington Castle

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