Border landscape near Oswestry are awesome, stunning, wild - “A little bit of heaven on earth” was how Lloyd George described the Ceiriog Valley and we think that can be applied to all of this lovely area – where Shropshire meets Wales.
Almost surrounding Oswestry, the Welsh foothills look over the town and views from Old Oswestry Racecourse and Llanymynech rocks stretch across the Shropshire plain towards Ellesmere. Both the Ceiriog and the Tanat valleys lead deeper into Wales and take you to such delights as Llanrhaeadr waterfall and the Berwyn Mountains, not to mention charming villages with more than one country pub waiting to welcome you.
Enjoy the tranquillity of waterside havens such as Ellesmere, Lake Vyrnwy and the towpaths of the Montgomery and Llangollen canals for a more peaceful view of the Borderlands and as you wander around look out for award winning and unusual gardens. For a more natural landscape, why not search out the wildlife meadows? See bluebells each spring or, if you are lucky, you may even spot a bee orchid.
There have been a few rogues living in these Borderlands over the years and you can visit the haunt of on Humphrey Kynaston at Nesscliffe, this country park will show Shropshire spread beneath you as you wonder about our highwayman’s antics in years gone by. 'Mad' Jack Mytton was another who would have enjoyed the old racecourse but now you are more likely to see dog walkers than hear thundering hooves.
To see Shropshire from another bird’s eye view then a visit to Hawkstone Follies will show you the wonderful patchwork fields that make up so much of this little known county.
Offa’s Dyke Path Following the English/Welsh border for 177 miles alongside the 8th Century is Offa’s Dyke Path. This National Trail takes you through changing landscapes offering amazing opportunities to READ MORE...
There is a surfaced route to the viewpoint providing easy walking and is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Easy, reasonably level walking on other unmade paths, stout footwear recommended, can READ MORE...
Ellesmere in North Shropshire has always been an important settlement. Those clever ancient Britons found that the magnificent glacial Mere was an ideal place for some genuine rest and relaxation. READ MORE...
View more of the Monty Wildlife thrives along the Montgomery Canal. It is one of the most important canals in the country for nature, much of it is a Site READ MORE...
Welcome to the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway. Opened in 1903 to link the market town of Welshpool to the rural community of Llanfair Caereinion, this 2 foot 6 inch READ MORE...
Whittington Castle 12th century moated castle in the centre of the village of Whittington. Free access to grounds. Open all year. Tea room. Open all year Wednesday to Sunday 10am-4pm, READ MORE...
Views to the Welsh Hills Snow on Back Racecourse Lane On the B4580 Road to Llansilin, Oswestry Racecourse Common & Woods is on ‘Cyrn y Bwch’ (The Horns of the Buck) READ MORE...
The Unesco World Heritage Site takes in not only Pontcysyllte Aqueduct – Thomas Telford’s stream in the sky – but also eleven miles of canals and the Dee Valley.Dare you READ MORE...
See the video of Old Oswestry Hill Fort Old Oswestry Hill Fort – this spectacular, dramatic & mysterious 3,000-year-old hill fort marks the beginning of one of Britain’s oldest settlements, READ MORE...
Watch the video of Nesscliffe HillNesscliffe, Kynaston’s Cave & The Cliffe is an area of mixed woodland and heathland about the size of 140 football pitches to explore. Within the READ MORE...
Llynclys Common near Oswestry is a rich limestone environment on which more than 300 plant species have been recorded including fairy flax, twelve kinds of orchid and seven types of READ MORE...
View our video of Llanymynech Heritage AreaSpecies rich grassland, dominated by spectacular disused limestone quarries. Mixed woodland and wonderful views. Offa’s Dyke path runs through the reserve. Great archaeological interest READ MORE...
Pistyll Rhaeadr is often referred to as one of the Seven Wonders of Wales. The waterfall is formed by the Afon Disgynfa falling in three stages over a 240-foot cliff-face, READ MORE...
The horsedrawn boats in Llangollen have been providing trips on the canal since 1894. 45 mins trips depart the wharf daily from Easter to end of October. There is a READ MORE...
The Follies is an historic woodland fantasy with cliffs, crags, caves, deep woods and a series of extraordinary monuments built over 200 years ago. After years of neglect the magical READ MORE...
A magnificent marcher fortress built by Roger Mortimer over 700 years ago – during the reign of King Edward I. It was bought by Sir Thomas Myddelton in 1595, and READ MORE...
Castle bank is all that remains of an imposing castle, which served to defend the town, & formed an important link in the chain of Norman defence along the Welsh READ MORE...
Admiral Rodney’s Pillar is between Oswestry and Welshpool. This striking landmark gives wonderful views towards the River Severn and Offa’s Dyke Path.While you are here, don’t miss a visit to READ MORE...
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