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

Partly cloudy

Temp: 23.2°C

Feels Like: 24.9°C

Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: N

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

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

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 Taxi's 01691 652080 1 Oswald Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1RB 7.06 Miles
Burgess Taxis 01691 656363 The Queens Complex Oswald Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1RB 7.06 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Knockin Heath No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Dovaston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Edgerley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Farm Hall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Kinnerley Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Kinton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Argoed Farm No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Pentre No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wilcot No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nesscliffe Camp No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shotatton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hopton Cross Roads No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Knockin Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Melverley Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Hopton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

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

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
Animals Treated
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Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
Tue	08:30	18:30
Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
Wed	08:30	18:30
Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
Thu	08:30	18:30
Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
Fri	08:30	18:30
Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
Sat	09:00	12:00
Surgeries 9 to 9.30 am and 11 to 11.30 am
Sun	closed	closed
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
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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
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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
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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
Animals Treated
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Consultations by appoinment 9am - 10am, 2pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6.30pm
Tue	08:30	18:30
Consultations by appoinment 9am - 10am, 2pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6.30pm
Wed	08:30	18:30
Consultations by appoinment 9am - 10am, 2pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6.30pm
Thu	08:30	18:30
Consultations by appoinment 9am - 10am, 2pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6.30pm
Fri	08:30	18:30
Consultations by appoinment 9am - 10am, 2pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6.30pm
Sat	08:30	13:00
Consultations by appointment 9am - 11am
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Border Veterinary Centre
Maesbury Road Oswestry Shropshire SY10 8HA 01691 670395 Website 6.14 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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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

Weather Forecast

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Fog	Fog	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Temp	23°C	19.8°C	21.4°C	21.7°C	22.7°C	25°C	27.6°C	30.2°C	30.4°C	29.7°C	26.9°C	26.5°C
Feels Like	24°C	19.8°C	21.4°C	21.7°C	25.2°C	28.1°C	31.8°C	35°C	35.6°C	34.2°C	30.2°C	29.2°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Light rain shower	Partly Cloudy	Patchy rain nearby	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy
Temp	25.9°C	25.6°C	24.6°C	23.6°C	24.5°C	23.9°C	26.2°C	27.7°C	27.7°C	26.9°C	25.1°C	23.1°C
Feels Like	28.1°C	27.5°C	26.6°C	25.8°C	26.8°C	26.3°C	29.3°C	31°C	30.7°C	29.5°C	27.4°C	25.5°C

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Cloudy	Mist	Fog	Fog	Fog	Fog	Fog	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy
Temp	22.4°C	21.9°C	21.5°C	21.2°C	22.1°C	24.1°C	26.7°C	28.1°C	28.3°C	27.7°C	26.3°C	24.3°C
Feels Like	24.9°C	21.9°C	21.5°C	21.2°C	24.9°C	27.2°C	30.7°C	32.1°C	31.9°C	30.9°C	29.1°C	26.7°C

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