Border Landscapes That Inspire
The border landscapes around Oswestry offer striking scenery where Shropshire meets Wales. The area’s rolling Welsh foothills frame the town, with panoramic views from Old Oswestry Racecourse and Llanymynech Rocks stretching across the Shropshire Plain.
The Ceiriog and Tanat valleys lead further into Wales, guiding visitors toward highlights such as the Llanrhaeadr Waterfall, the Berwyn Mountains, and welcoming villages with traditional country pubs. For peaceful escapes, explore the tranquil waters of Ellesmere, Lake Vyrnwy, and the towpaths of the Montgomery and Llangollen canals.
Nature enthusiasts will enjoy seasonal bluebell displays, wildlife meadows, and the chance to spot rare flowers such as the bee orchid. Local heritage adds character to the landscape, from the stories of Humphrey Kynaston at Nesscliffe to the antics of Mad Jack who frequented Old Oswestry Racecourse—now a serene spot for walking rather than racing.
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The Unesco World Heritage Site takes in not only Pontcysyllte Aqueduct – Thomas Telford’s stream in the sky – but Read more…
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NOTE: For anyone planning a visit to the waterfall winter 2026/7 Please readFrom Monday 2 November 2026, Hafren Dyfrdwy will begin 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 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 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 Read more…
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What to do in Oswestry and Shropshire? Explore! Our beautiful county has so many great places to go walking and 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 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 Read more…
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https://youtu.be/ggbVd2x_92MOld Oswestry Hillfort – this spectacular, dramatic & mysterious 3,000-year-old hillfort is one of Britain’s oldest settlements, Oswestry. Old Oswestry 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 Read more…
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Species rich grassland, dominated by spectacular disused limestone quarries. Mixed woodland and wonderful views. Offa’s Dyke path runs through the Read more…
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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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Castle Bank: A Glimpse Into Oswestry’s PastCastle Bank is all that remains of Oswestry’s once‑impressive medieval castle, a key stronghold Read more…












