Welcome to Kynaston

Kynaston is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated on the eastern side of the county, near the border with Wales. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, which is dotted with rolling hills, lush green fields, and dense forests. Kynaston is also home to several historic landmarks, including the Kynaston Castle, which dates back to the 12th century. The castle is now in ruins, but it still attracts visitors from all over the world who come to admire its impressive architecture and learn about its rich history.

One of the most notable features of Kynaston is its natural beauty. The village is surrounded by stunning landscapes that are perfect for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. The nearby Long Mynd, a hill range that rises to over 500 meters, is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The area is also home to several nature reserves, including the Stiperstones National Nature Reserve, which is known for its unique geology and rare plant species.

Kynaston is a peaceful and tranquil village that offers a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life. The village is home to a small community of friendly and welcoming locals who are always happy to share their knowledge of the area with visitors. Whether you are looking for a relaxing break in the countryside or an adventure-filled holiday, Kynaston is the perfect destination. With its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and friendly locals, it is no wonder that Kynaston is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Shropshire.

Local Weather

Blizzard

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Wind: 21.9 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School Details
Kinnerley Church Of England Controlled Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Ms Elizabeth Madin
School Road
Kinnerley
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY10 8DF
01691682289
School Website
St Andrews C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Ms Steph Burgoyne
Hopton Lane
Nesscliffe
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 1DB
01743741331
School Website
St John The Baptist C Of E Controlled Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Julie Ball
Church Street
Ruyton Xi Towns
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 1LA
01939260445
School Website
Packwood Haugh School
Other Independent School
Ages:4-13
Head Teacher
Mr Robert Fox
Park Bank
Ruyton Xi Towns
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 1HX
1939260217
School Website
West Felton C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Ms Helen Hughes
School Road
West Felton
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 4JR
01691610388
School Website
Adcote School For Girls
Other Independent School
Ages:4-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Diane Browne
Little Ness
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 2JY
1939260202
School Website
Baschurch C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Clare Williams
Eyton Lane
Baschurch
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 2AU
01939260443
School Website
The Corbet School Technology College
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Jane Tinker
Eyton Lane
Baschurch
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 2AX
01939260296
School Website
The Henslow And Evolution School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:5-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Jacqui Brooks
Middletown
Nr Welshpool
Shropshire
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY21 8FF
1938739077
School Website
Bryn Offa C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Paul Thompson
Rockwell Lane
Pant
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY10 9QR
01691830621
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gobowen
Station Road, Gobowen, Shropshire, SY11 3JS
8.82 Miles
Yorton
Station Road, Yorton, Shropshire, SY4 3EP
9.67 Miles
Shrewsbury
Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ
9.84 Miles
Welshpool
Adjacent To Welshpool Relief Road, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7AZ
11.09 Miles
Wem
Aston Road, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5AZ
11.58 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Shropshire Motorhome Hire
01743 884864
Lower House Farm, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 9AH
3.53 Miles
One To 1 Cars
01691 654004
Desandra, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8JB
3.93 Miles
Alans Taxis Oswestry
07891 092826
9 Y Clawdd, Llansantffraid Ym Mechain, Powys, SY22 6TX
5.37 Miles
A To B Taxis (Oswestry) Ltd
01691 679911
Maes-Y-Clawdd, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8NN
5.75 Miles
Swiftline Private Hire
07786 902680
2 Oakley Close, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2AS
5.95 Miles
Anglowelsh Cab
07725 076720
7 Cae Perthi, Llansantffraid Ym Mechain, Powys, SY22 6QS
6.69 Miles
Oswestry Cabs
01691 661663
40 Penylan Lane, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2AG
6.93 Miles
Gobowen Cars
01691 676222
3 Harlech Cl, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2EJ
7.02 Miles
Burgess Taxis
01691 656363
The Queens Complex Oswald Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1RB
7.06 Miles
Burgess Taxi's
01691 652080
1 Oswald Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1RB
7.06 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Knockin Heath
Weekday Last Collection:16:15
Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Dovaston
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Edgerley
Weekday Last Collection:11:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Farm Hall
Weekday Last Collection:11:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Kinnerley Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:16:15
Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Kinton
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Argoed Farm
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Pentre
Weekday Last Collection:16:30
Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Wilcot
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nesscliffe Camp
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shotatton
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hopton Cross Roads
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Knockin Village
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Melverley Green
Weekday Last Collection:16:30
Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Hopton
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Knockin Medical Centre
01691 682203
Knockin Medical Centre
Knockin
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY10 8HL
Prescott Surgery
01939 260210
Prescott Surgery
Baschurch
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 2DR
Ford
The Village
Ford
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 9LG
Westbury Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Westbury
Shrewsbury
SY5 9QX
Westbury Medical Centre
01743 884727
Westbury Medical Centre
Westbury
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 9QX
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Local Stores

Cabin Lane
1 Cabin Lane
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 2DZ
01691 661091
shop.8231@coop.co.uk
Store Website
6.77 miles
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SPAR Baschurch
SPAR
Shrewsbury Road
Newtown
Baschurch
SY4 2AY
01939 261187
Store Website
4.6 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Green Hollow Veterinary Surgery
School Road
Ruyton Xi Towns
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 1JT
01939 261216
d.w.thurston@btinternet.com
2.80 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
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Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
Warner Equine Veterinary Services
Wood Farm
Adcote
Little Ness
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 2JP
4.22 miles
Animals Treated
Equines

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Fyrnwy Equine Group Ltd
Whitmore Lane
Baschurch
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 2EY
01939 260 251
office@fyrnwy.co.uk
Website
4.29 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Equines

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Lower House Equine Clinic
Plas Cerrig Lane
Llanymynech
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY22 6LG
01691 830444
office@lhec.vet
Website
5.02 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Equines

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Four Crosses Veterinary Centre
Hafod Offa
Four Crosses
Llanymynech
Powys
SY22 6RD
01691 830235
info@fourcrossesvets.co.uk
Website
5.27 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Consultations by appoinment 9am - 10am, 2pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6.30pm
Tue08:3018:30
Consultations by appoinment 9am - 10am, 2pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6.30pm
Wed08:3018:30
Consultations by appoinment 9am - 10am, 2pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6.30pm
Thu08:3018:30
Consultations by appoinment 9am - 10am, 2pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6.30pm
Fri08:3018:30
Consultations by appoinment 9am - 10am, 2pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6.30pm
Sat08:3013:00
Consultations by appointment 9am - 11am
Sunclosedclosed
Border Veterinary Centre
Maesbury Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY10 8HA
01691 670395
Website
6.14 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Battlefield
Two Dog Walking Routes, Long And Short. Leading Too Mary Magdalene Church. Free Parking. Scenic, Peaceful. If You Go Through The Church Yard It Leads To Battlefield Farm Shop, Falconry And Cafe. The Cafe Also Serves Outdoor, So Dog Friendly.
Shrewsbury
Lancashire
9.76 miles

Location
what3words
toned.saying.riders
Haughmond Hill Shropshire
4 Great Walks, The Furthest Is 1 Hour 15 Mins And I Think The Shortest Was 20 Mins. We Could Let The Dog Off All The Way Round. Marked Route All The Way And Amazing Views. Car Park Charges But Not To Bad And An Amazing Cafe With Lovely Food And Lots Of Picnic Benches Also You Can Buy Frozen Yoghurt And Other Treats For Your Dog.
Shrewsbury
Lancashire
12.29 miles

Location
what3words
villa.hush.medium
Haughmond Hill
Lovely Walk And Very Dog Friendly. (Always Lots Of Dogs About) There Are Different Routes To Take And A Lovely Cafe That Sells Bags Of Doggie Sausage. Car Park Charges Do Apply. I Highly Recommend Haughmond Hill.
Haughmond Hill Car Park
Lancashire
12.42 miles

Look For Cafe Sign On The Turning In To The Lane. Go Past The Quarry On The Right And You Will See The Car Park.
Location
what3words
foil.amount.firm
Stiper Stones Circle
This A Circular 5 Mile Walk Up To The Nipstone Rock, Along The Brow Of The Hill, Past The Stiper Stones And Then Back Down To The Ca Park. There A Number Of Opportunities To Make The Route Longer Or Shorter To Suit Your Needs.
Unnamed Road
Lancashire
13.88 miles

Park At The Bog Car Park, Just Past The Visitor Centre (Grid Ref: So 357 977).
Location
what3words
flaunting.villas.irritate
Ty Mawr Country Park
A Linear Walk In Cefn Mawr Five Miles South Of Wrexham. Ty Mawr Is A 35-Acre Country Park, Situated Between The Cefn Viaduct And The Pontcycyllte Aqueduct.
LL14 3PE
14.06 miles

Located Off The B5605, Follow The Brown Country Park Signs Off The A483.
Long Mynd
This 9.6 Mile Walk Is An Easy Route Following The Crest Of The Long Mynd With No Hard Climbs. There Are Plenty Of Opportunities To Deviate Off To Create Shorter, Longer Of More Challenging Walks.
15.99 miles

Park In The Shooting Box Car Park, Cross The Road And Follow The Jack Mytton Way (Named After A 19Th Century Mp Who Quit After 2 Hours In The House Of Commons) South To Pole Bank And Keep Going.
Location
what3words
stamp.curtail.wrist
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