Activities: Walking & Cycling around Oswestry
Activities in Oswestry and the Welsh Borderlands – walking, cycling, golf, canoeing – 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 Way all put in an appearance around Oswestry. Play golf? How about a course half in England and half in Wales? Ready to play?
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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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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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Whether you’re experienced at on or off-road, or have never even sat on a bike, we have a great day out waiting for you! Using the knowledge and experience of 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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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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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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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…
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Explore the meres, mosses and canals and market towns. The peace and quiet of Shropshire’s northern quarter is perfect for walking and cycling, or why not stop for some café 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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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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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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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…
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Do you want to know more about Oswestry? Learn about our history? Oswestry Borderland Tourism offers guided walking tours for groups. These tours are on offer to any group who 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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Explore the meres, mosses and canals and market towns. The peace and quiet of Shropshire’s northern quarter is perfect for walking and cycling, or why not stop for some café 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. Rod is incredibly passionate about cycling and 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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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 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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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…
Explore the border landscapes and the wonderful scenery in Shropshire and North Wales.
Stay in an Oswestry Hotel, B&B or cottage and enjoy a walking holiday in Shropshire or Wales.
Take a walk in one of the most beautiful places in the UK.
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.
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. How about a muddy day on a trial bike? Everyone can enjoy a day learning off road techniques in the Welsh countryside.
Can we suggest an itinerary? Walks and drives throughout Oswestry and The Welsh Borderlands