Get active in Oswestry & the Borderlands
Activities in Oswestry and the Welsh Borderlands – walking, cycling, golf, canoeing, paddle boarding – as active or relaxed as you would like to be! The area is a magnet for walkers especially as Offa’s Dyke wanders along the Welsh/Shropshire border almost on the edge of Oswestry town. Not only Offa’s Dyke but also Wat’s Dyke, The Shropshire Way and Oswald’s Trail all put in an appearance around Oswestry.
Play golf? How about a course half in England and half in Wales?Â
The local waterways offer so many different places to enjoy – paddle boarding along a canal? How about a row boat on Ellesmere or Lake Vyrnwy?Â
There is a growing number of outdoor events too and the Oswestry 10K runs is a not miss event.
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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…
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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 READ MORE…
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View our video of Llanymynech Heritage Area Species rich grassland, dominated by spectacular disused limestone quarries. Mixed woodland and wonderful views. Offa’s Dyke path runs through the reserve. Great archaeological READ MORE…
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Please Note: Rodney’s Pillar is currently fenced off due to its current state of disrepair. The fencing is expected to remain in place for an extended amount of time until READ MORE…
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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…
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Watch the video of Nesscliffe Hill Nesscliffe, Kynaston’s Cave & The Cliffe is an area of mixed woodland and heathland about the size of 140 football pitches to explore. Within READ MORE…
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It doesn’t matter whether you’re in the mood for a walk, a bike ride, bird watching, or simply a day of leisure – Lake Vyrnwy has something for everyone. Once READ MORE…
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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…
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Do you want to know more about Oswestry? Learn about our history? Take a guided town tour with one of our knowledgeable guides. Tours run from Easter to September every READ MORE…
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View our video of Llanymynech Heritage Area Restored, scheduled ancient monument, Victorian limeworks with interesting walks with tramways, sculptures, wildlife, canal and stunning views from Llanymynech Rocks. Five miles south READ MORE…
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Play across the borders – Llanymynech Golf Club wanders from England to Wales. The course claim to fame is that you can play one round of golf in two separate READ MORE…
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‘A Mere’ Cycle Hire & Sales is a local family run business set up and run by Rod Evans and his wife Jo. Â Rod is incredibly passionate about cycling and READ MORE…
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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…
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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…
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The Shropshire Way is a wonderful circular walk which takes in most of England’s largest inland county – Shropshire. Throughout North Shropshire from Ellesmere  and along to Llanymynech then over READ MORE…
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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…
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12th century moated castle in the centre of the village of Whittington. Free access to grounds. Â Open all year. Tea room. Open all year Wednesday to Sunday 10am-4pm, and open READ MORE…
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Henley Wood Park Run, Oswestry – What is Henley Wood parkrun, Oswestry? It is a 5km run – it’s you against the clock. When is it? Every Saturday at 9:00am. READ MORE…
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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…
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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…
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Lake Vyrnwy Tourism invites you to visit. Just on the edge of The Snowdonia National Park and south of Lake Bala, Lake Vyrnwy is set amidst the remote and beautiful READ MORE…
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The new Oswestry Rickshaw service will be free for passengers to use (donations to the charity are welcome) and will be used to promote active travel in the Oswestry area READ MORE…
Want to go walking but not sure where? Take look at our itineraries, trails and walks page for inspiration.
Stay in an Oswestry Hotel, B&B or cottage and enjoy a walking holiday in Shropshire or Wales.
Oswestry and the Welsh Borders is one of the most beautiful places for walking in the UK. Get to know the many places to go walking near here, it’s surprising how many different walks you can enjoy.
Offa’s Dyke path defines the border between Shropshire and Wales and the stretch near Oswestry is considered one of the most beautiful parts of the National trail.
Follow Oswald’s Trail on a 13 mile circumference of town. It will take you from Old Oswestry, the iron age hillfort, all around town and up to the old racecourse. The Shropshire views are stunning.
The Shropshire Way takes another route from Ellesmere to Llanymynech and onto Nesscliffe. Stroll along the Montgomery canal.
The canal towpaths of the Llangollen and Montgomery canal offer a relaxed way to glimpse the local natural beauty and a walk with your dog should be round Oswestry’s Old Racecourse – no horses there now though!
Nearby is the Nesscliffe Hill Country Park where you can climb to Oliver’s point which will give you a great view back over Shropshire to Oswestry and the Welsh Hills. In fact, all of North Shropshire near Oswestry, is a great place for walkers.
Two of the most popular places near here are Rodney’s Pillar and Llanrhaeadr waterfall, both reward you with awesome views from the top.
A game of golf? Oswestry and The Borderlands have a great selection of golf courses – whether you like gentle parkland golf courses or a more challenging terrain, you will be spoilt for choice. At Llanymynech you can even tee off in one country and putt out in another!
Cyclists bring your bike or maybe hire one, you too will be spoilt for choice – gentle routes along picturesque canal towpaths transform to challenging mountain bike routes as you head down the valleys into Wales. You can hire a bike to cycle round Lake Vrynwy or to explore the ice age meres at Ellesmere.Â
Can we suggest an itinerary? Walks and drives throughout Oswestry and The Welsh Borderlands
Offa’s Dyke, Oswestry | Rodney’s Pillar | Llanrhaeadr Waterfall | Llanymynech | Montgomery canal