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Things to see in Oswestry (United Kingdom): 40 places and when to go
Oswestry is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 40 places in and around it, mainly Nature (30), Mountains (29), Temples (4). The best known are Cadair Berwyn, Cadair Bronwen and Mynydd Tarw. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 23. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 52.8346, -3.2466
- Places
- 40 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (30) · Mountains (29) · Temples (4) · Museums and art (3) · History (2) · Food and drink (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 86 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Cadair Berwyn, at 832 m.
What to see in Oswestry
The places in and around Oswestry, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Cadair BerwynMountain (832m) in Powys10 km
- Cadair BronwenMountain (783.4m) in Denbighshire11 km
- Mynydd TarwMountain (679.4m) in Powys7.2 km
- Moel FfernaMountain (630m) in Denbighshire13 km
- Moel SychMountain (826.7m) in Denbighshire11 km
- St Melangell's ChurchChurch in Pennant Melangell, Powys, Wales14 km
- Moel Tŷ UchafStone circle in Wales15 km
- Pen Bwlch LlandrilloMountain (621m) in Denbighshire, Wales, UK12 km
- Post GwynMountain (665m) in Powys11 km
- Cadair Berwyn North TopMountain peak (827m) in the Berwyn mountains, Powys, Wales, UK11 km
- Foel WenMountain (690.6m) in Powys8.9 km
- GodorHill (679.2m) in Powys7.6 km
- Godor North TopHill (675m) in Powys8.3 km
- Moel yr EwigHill (694.7m) in Powys9.3 km
- Plas Newydd, LlangollenHouse in Llangollen, north Wales16 km
- Foel Wen South TopHill (687.9m) in Powys8.4 km
- Gyrn MoelfreHill (523m) in Powys3.3 km
- Llangollen Motor MuseumTransport museum in Denbighshire, Wales17 km
- Llwyn Bryn-DinasHillfort in Wales2.6 km
- Moel yr HenfaesHill in Denbighshire, Wales, UK14 km
- St Garmon's Church, LlanfechainChurch in Llanfechain, Powys, Wales7.2 km
- St Silin's Church, LlansilinChurch in Llansilin, Powys, Wales5.0 km
- Allt y MainHill (356m) in Powys, Wales12 km
- Bryn DuHill (563m) in Wrexham County Borough9.1 km
And the other 16, by what you come to do:
- Nature: [Cefn Perfedd [Pen y Lladron]](/paises/europa/reino-unido/cefn-perfedd-pen-y-lladron/), Vivod Mountain, Bwlytai Wood, Cefn Hir-fynydd, Creigiau'r Hyrddod, Graig-wen, Pant Hill, Pen Creigiau'r Barcut, Pen Tan-y-graig, Pen-yr-eryr, Y Foel
- History: St Collen's Church, Llangollen
- Museums and art: Corwen Museum
- Food and drink: Llangollen Brewery, Stonehouse Brewery
- Hiking: North Berwyn Way
When to go to Oswestry
The best time to visit Oswestry is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:53
- FebPossible9:35
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:41
- MayBest time15:33
- JunBest time16:37
- JulBest time16:11
- AugBest time14:31
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:17
- NovBetter not8:22
- DecPossible7:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 23. In April, 40 of the 40 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Oswestry
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 86 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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- Chester121 places46 km
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And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Oswestry?
The best known: Cadair Berwyn, Cadair Bronwen, Mynydd Tarw, Moel Fferna, Moel Sych. In all, 40 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Oswestry?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 23.
How do you get to Oswestry?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 86 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Oswestry as the destination and these 40 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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