South Shropshire Circular
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44th South Shropshire Circular
The 44th South Shropshire Circular starts and finishes at Oswestry Memorial Hall in Oswestry. The route is a single 25 mile circular over Shropshire countryside, with about 3230 ft of ascent and a 10 hour time limit. The exact route is not disclosed until the morning of the event.
Navigation requires basic map and compass skills and the route description is designed for OS Explorer sheet 240 Oswestry/Croesowalt at 1:25 000. Entrants may use GPS devices but GPX files will not be issued and a paper map should be carried as a backup. The route is divided into four legs with three serviced checkpoints; two checkpoints provide toilets, hot drinks and food, and one provides basic refreshments.
There is a large public carpark by the Memorial Hall which requires payment and may be booked in advance through the local council. Dogs are not permitted and entrants must be aged 18 or older. Entry fees are listed separately for LDWA members and non members. Full refund less administrative costs is available until 30 January 2027, after which refunds are at the organiser's discretion.
Mandatory kit includes a mug, walking boots or fell event shoes with well studded soles, full body and leg covering, wind and waterproof jacket and over trousers, spare inner garment, hat and gloves, survival bag, emergency food and drink, torch, basic first aid, compass and whistle, and OS Explorer sheet 240. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
