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Beautiful Welsh border countryside and attractions near Pentrenant Hall

Attractions

Explore the beautiful Welsh border countryside

Local Towns

Charming towns and useful amenities near Pentrenant Hall

Churchstoke

  • Our nearest Co-Op supermarket
  • Electric charger hook-up
4 miles ~8 min

Montgomery

  • Small market town
  • Town-trail
  • Castle
  • A small number of quaint shops
5 miles ~10 min

Bishops Castle

  • Small market town
  • Community swimming pool hire
8 miles ~15 min

Newtown

  • Larger town
  • Maldwyn Leisure Centre — including an outdoor 'all weather' 5-a-side pitch, swimming pool, squash courts
  • UStrike Ten-Pin Bowling and Precision Laser Targets
  • Most major supermarkets
11 miles ~20 min

Welshpool

  • The Flash Leisure Centre
  • Canal cruises
  • Powis Castle (NT)
  • Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway runs
14 miles ~25 min

Church Stretton

  • English town in area of outstanding natural beauty
  • Drive over the Long Mynd (unsuitable for coach) and see the gliders and hang gliders in action
20 miles ~35 min

Shrewsbury

  • 29 acre Quarry Park with canoe hire, boat trips on the River Severn, an indoor swimming pool and a splash park in the summer months
  • Climbing Walls
  • Jump In Trampoline Park
  • Ten-Pin Bowling
  • Shopping
  • Cineworld
26 miles ~40 min

Walks

A walker's paradise in every direction

Pentrenant Hall is a walker's paradise — whichever direction you walk, you have stunning views and hills to enjoy.

Offa's Dyke

One of Britain's most famous long-distance trails, following the ancient earthwork along the English-Welsh border. Access point just minutes from the Hall.

National TrailHistoric 1 mile ~5 min

The Stiperstones

Dramatic quartzite ridge with rocky tors and heathland. Stunning panoramic views and rich wildlife — a favourite for hill walkers.

Ridge WalkNature Reserve 19 miles ~35 min

Kerry Ridgeway

Ancient drovers' road offering sweeping views across the Welsh borders. A peaceful, elevated route steeped in history.

Ancient RouteScenic Views 7 miles ~15 min

The Long Mynd

Expansive moorland plateau with deep valleys (known as "batches"). Watch gliders soar overhead while exploring miles of open hillside.

MoorlandGliding 23 miles ~40 min

Other Local Attractions

Adventure, culture, and days out for everyone

Adventure & Activities

Red Ridge Activities Outdoor Centre

Adventure training, rock-climbing, abseiling, canoeing, caving, etc.

24 miles ~40 min

Commando Paintball & Border Quadtrekking

Between Welshpool and Shrewsbury

20 miles ~30 min

Llyn Tegid

Windsurfing, canoeing, sailing etc.

41 miles ~1 hr

Brenin Adventure

Stand-up paddle boarding, archery, kayaks, etc.

38 miles ~1 hr 10 min

Telford

37 miles ~45 min
Town park (free admission)
Ice skating
Multibowl
Indoor shopping mall
Odeon LUXE Cinema
Ironbridge — the birthplace of Industry
Blists Hill museum

Day Trips & Destinations

Walcot Stables Horse Riding

Horse riding experience in beautiful countryside

12 miles ~25 min

Rhayader

Red-Kite visitor centre

33 miles ~55 min

Elan Valley Reservoirs

Chain of Victorian reservoirs and dams set in a remote mountain landscape. A must-see day out.

36 miles ~1 hr

Bala

White water rafting and canoeing

41 miles ~1 hr

Lake Vyrnwy

Beautiful drive around lake. R.S.P.B. centre, walks etc. Highly recommended for a relaxing afternoon.

28 miles ~50 min

West Midland Safari Park

Drive-through safari and theme park

58 miles ~1¼ hr

Alton Towers

Theme park

80 miles ~1½ hr

Llanrhayadr Ym Mochnant

Wales' highest waterfall. (Roads unsuitable for coach).

29 miles ~50 min

Chester

Large historic city with Roman ruins, Cathedral, beautiful shops.

49 miles ~1¼ hr

Coastal Attractions

Beautiful Welsh beaches within easy reach

Borth

Beach situated next to a small town with shops, toilets etc. within easy reach.

48 miles ~1¼ hr

Ynyslas

Beach with dunes and wildlife study centre.

49 miles ~1¼ hr

Tywyn

Sandy beach with a small fun-fair, gift shops etc.

55 miles ~1½ hr

Aberystwyth

The largest town in Mid. Wales including a pebble beach, Cliff Railway & Camera Obscura, shops, swimming pool etc.

52 miles ~1¼ hr