South Shropshire Circular
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44th South Shropshire Circular
The South Shropshire Circular is a Long Distance Walkers Association challenge event organised by the Marches local group on Saturday 27 February 2027 in the Central England / Marches region. The route starts and finishes at Oswestry Memorial Hall, Oswestry, SY11 2EG.
The event distance is 26 miles with a 10 hour time limit. The route for the day is different from previous years and requires navigational skills. The route description is not issued in advance and will be suitable for plotting on OS Explorer 240 maps.
Provision on the route includes control points with refreshments: one basic checkpoint offering water and snacks, and another checkpoint with toilets, hot drinks and food. Tea and toast are provided at the start and a hot meal is provided at the finish. Participants are asked to bring a mug. Dogs are not permitted.
Entry fees are listed as £15 for LDWA members and £20 for non LDWA members. Online entry opens on 01/11/2026 via the event entry system. The event is presented as a traditional LDWA challenge walk with on route control points and self navigation using published mapping. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
