Overton Walks - Overton to Trench via Lightwood Green

Overton Walks - Overton to Trench via Lightwood Green (5 miles / 8 km)

Observer Corps HQ, Photo by Ken Farrell

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A pleasant, easy, circular walk through fields and the occasional wood, covering some historic parts of the Overton area. The route, like all others in Overton, is fully waymarked. Follow the directional yellow arrows to find the next stile or gate.

  • This route is not suitable for wheelchairs, buggies and small children.

Further Information

There is a good bus service to Overton. Travel Enquiries on 01978 266166.

Overton to Trench

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Gallery

These are pictures that have been taken whilst walking this route. To view a larger version, please click on the picture or the text.

Overton's High Street

Overton's High Street

The Jubilee Pump

The Jubilee Pump

Youngest Yew Tree

Youngest Yew Tree

Queen's Visit

Queen's Visit

Best Kept Village

Best Kept Village

Best View in Overton

Best View in Overton

Observer Corps HQ

Observer Corps Headquarters

Cold War Bunker

Cold War Bunker

Cold War Bunker 2

Cold War Bunker 2

Bridleway Sign

Bridleway Sign

Track by Oakleigh

Track by Oakleigh

Towards Trench Farm

Towards Trench Farm

Grass Airstrip by Lightwood

Grass Airstrip by Lightwood

Into the field

Into the field

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Email your favourite digital photos taken on this walks - a selection of the best will be used to illustrate this walk page. Your name will be credited to the pictures. People, buildings, landscapes, wildlife - all sorts of images will be considered, as long as they are taken on the walk. Be sure to state on which walk your photos were taken. See disclaimer. Send to rightsofway@wrexham.gov.uk.

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