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Nature Reserves & Trails
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| Llynclys Common |
Tel: 01743 241691 |
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 Oswestry
03 miles from Oswestry Centre
A large mixed reserve with limestone grassland along the spine of the hill, flanked by scrub and established woodland. Location: 5km south of Oswestry, park in parking area down lane opposite the Lime Kiln pub and walk up nearby bridleway. Grid ref SJ 273 237. For more information contact the Shropshire Wildlife Trust on 01743 241691
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| Craig Sychtyn |
Tel: 01743 241691 |
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Oswestry
04 miles from Oswestry Centre
Woodland with hazel coppice; mature woodland with pockets of herb-rich grassland. Unusual woodland flora includes stinking iris. Location: 7km south west of Oswestry, hard to find - map needed. Grid Ref SJ232 255. For more information contact the Shropshire Wildlife Trust on 01743 241691
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| Llanymynech rocks |
Tel: 01743 241691 |
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Pant, Llanymynech
08 miles from Oswestry Centre
Species rich grassland, dominated by spectacular disused limestone quarries. Mixed woodland and wonderful views. Offa's Dyke path runs through the reserve. Great archaeological interest for limestone quarry industrial relics. Location: Pant village, west of A483, car park at end of Underhill Lane. Grid ref SJ 267 218. For more information contact the Shropshire Wildlife Trust on 01743 241691
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| Ellesmere |
Tel: 01691 622 981 |
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 Ellesmere
10 miles from Oswestry Centre
Shropshire 'Lake District'. Rowing, sailing, waterfowl sanctuary. |
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| Jones' Rough |
Tel: 01743 241691 |
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Nantmawr
15 miles from Oswestry Centre
A little hazel and yew woodland which rises to scree and cliffs with spectacular views into Wales. Offa's Dyke Path runs through the reserve.
Location: above the village of Nantmawr 3km west of Llynclys. Grid ref; SJ247 247. For more information contact the Shropshire Wildlife Trust on 01743 241691
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| Glansevern Hall Gardens |
Tel: 01686 640200 |
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 Welshpool
16 miles from Oswestry Centre
Old established gardens surrounding a beautiful Greek Revival House on the banks of the river Severn. Woodland walks. Lake and water garden. Vast rock garden and grotto. Rose and herbaceous beds. newly restored walled garden. Tea rooms. Art Gallery. Plants for sale.
Open May to September, Thurs. to Sat. & Bank Hol. Mon.12 noon to 6pm |
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| Lake Vyrnwy |
Tel: 01691 870346 |
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 Lake Vyrnwy
30 miles from Oswestry Centre
A 23,000 acre estate managed by Severn Trent Water, Forest Enterprise Wales and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. Reservoir surrounded by forests and nature trails. Sailing - Walking - RSPB Visitor Centre - Sculpture trail - Bicycles for hire - Craft workshops. |
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| Dolgogh Quarry |
Tel: 01743 241691 |
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Llynclys
?? miles from Oswestry Centre
A disused limestone quarry with herb-rich grassland; a marvellous pond is home to newts and many damsel and dragonflies. Location: behind Dolgogh village, park in lay-by just west of Llynclys crossroads on A495, short walk through woodland to reserve. For more information contact the Shropshire Wildlife Trust on 01743 241691
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