Welcome to Porth y waen

Porth-y-waen is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. The village is situated in the beautiful Welsh Marches, which is an area of outstanding natural beauty. Porth-y-waen is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and dense forests, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The village has a rich history, and there are several historic landmarks and buildings that visitors can explore. One of the most notable landmarks is the Porth-y-waen Viaduct, which was built in the 1860s and spans the River Tanat. The viaduct is an impressive feat of engineering and is a popular spot for photographers and sightseers. Other historic buildings in the village include the St. Beuno's Church, which dates back to the 13th century, and the Porth-y-waen Mill, which was once a thriving flour mill.

Despite its small size, Porth-y-waen has a vibrant community and is home to several local businesses, including a pub, a post office, and a village shop. The village also hosts several events throughout the year, including a popular annual carnival and a Christmas market. Visitors to Porth-y-waen can enjoy a peaceful and relaxing break in a picturesque setting, with plenty of opportunities to explore the surrounding countryside and immerse themselves in the local culture.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 10.5°C

Feels Like: 9.2°C

Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Trefonen C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Catherine Dunleavy	School Lane Trefonen Oswestry Shropshire SY10 9DY 01691652960 School Website
Morda C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr John Eglin	Morda Oswestry Shropshire SY10 9NR 01691652025 School Website
The Marches School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Pearson	Morda Road Oswestry Shropshire SY11 2AR 01691664400 School Website
Oswestry School Other Independent School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mr Peter Middleton	Upper Brook Street Oswestry Shropshire SY11 2TL 1691655711 School Website
Our Lady And St Oswalds Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nikki O'dwyer	Upper Brook Street Oswestry Shropshire SY11 2TG 01691652849 School Website
Holy Trinity Church Of England Primary Academy And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Holmes	Middleton Road Oswestry Shropshire SY11 2LF 1691654832 School Website
Woodside Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Claire Bennett	Gittin Street Oswestry Shropshire SY11 1DT 01691652446 School Website
The Meadows Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Morris	Harlech Road Oswestry Shropshire SY11 2EA 01691656080 School Website
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gobowen Station Road, Gobowen, Shropshire, SY11 3JS 6.95 Miles

Chirk Station Avenue, Chirk, Wrexham, LL14 5LU 9.26 Miles

Welshpool Adjacent To Welshpool Relief Road, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7AZ 10.10 Miles

Ruabon Station Road, Ruabon, Wrexham, LL14 6DL 13.05 Miles

Yorton Station Road, Yorton, Shropshire, SY4 3EP 15.40 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Norm's Taxi Oswestry 07729 295844 Primrose Cottage, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 9HN 1.19 Miles
Alans Taxis Oswestry 07891 092826 9 Y Clawdd, Llansantffraid Ym Mechain, Powys, SY22 6TX 3.07 Miles
One To 1 Cars 01691 654004 Desandra, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8JB 3.65 Miles
A To B Taxis (Oswestry) Ltd 01691 679911 Maes-Y-Clawdd, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8NN 4.08 Miles
Oswestry Cabs 01691 661663 40 Penylan Lane, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2AG 4.11 Miles
Oswestry Taxis 01691 658658 Tanyard/Oak St, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1LW 4.56 Miles
Burgess Taxis 01691 656363 The Queens Complex Oswald Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1RB 4.59 Miles
Burgess Taxi's 01691 652080 1 Oswald Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1RB 4.59 Miles
Prestige Taxis 01691 656367 Powis Place, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1JU 4.61 Miles
Gobowen Taxis 01691 670888 Oswald Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1RD 4.67 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Porthywaen Tollgate Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Nantmawr Bank Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Porthywaen Weekday Last Collection:11:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Llanyblodwell Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Penyvoel Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
The Tunnel Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Pant Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cross Guns Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glanrafon Weekday Last Collection:11:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Treflach Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Llynclys Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Llanymynech Dolphin Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Llanymynech Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wern Weekday Last Collection:10:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Llanymynech Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Plas Ffynnon Medical Ctre 01691 655844	Plas Ffynnon Medical Ctre Middleton Road Oswestry Shropshire SY11 2RB
Knockin Medical Centre 01691 682203	Knockin Medical Centre Knockin Oswestry Shropshire SY10 8HL
North Shropshire Pcn 01691 654646	The Caxton Surgery Oswald Road Oswestry Shropshire SY11 1RD
Caxton Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Oswald Road Oswestry SY11 1RD
The Caxton Surgery 01691 654646	The Caxton Surgery Oswald Road Oswestry Shropshire SY11 1RD

Local Stores

Oswestry
Victoria Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 2HR
01691 671478
Store Website
4.28 miles

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SPAR - Llansantffraid
Eagle House
Llansantffraid
SY22 6AQ
01691 829301
Store Website
2.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Lower House Equine Clinic
Plas Cerrig Lane Llanymynech Oswestry Shropshire SY22 6LG 01691 830444 office@lhec.vet Website 1.72 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Four Crosses Veterinary Centre
Hafod Offa Four Crosses Llanymynech Powys SY22 6RD 01691 830235 info@fourcrossesvets.co.uk Website 2.95 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
Sun	closed	closed

Cain Veterinary Centre
Llanfechain Road Llansantffraid Powys SY22 6UA 01691 828205 admin@cainvets.co.uk Website 3.35 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Border Veterinary Centre
Maesbury Road Oswestry Shropshire SY10 8HA 01691 670395 Website 4.12 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sat	09:00	13:00
Sun	closed	closed

Park Issa Vets Ltd
Salop Road Oswestry Shropshire SY11 2RL 01691 670 067 parkissavets@gmail.com Website 4.38 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sun	10:00	10:30

The Market Town Vet
3 Church Street Oswestry Shropshire SY11 2SU 01691 897199 info@themarkettownvet.co.uk Website 4.44 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

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 11.55 miles Located Off The B5605, Follow The Brown Country Park Signs Off The A483.

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 16.03 miles

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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 16.96 miles Park At The Bog Car Park, Just Past The Visitor Centre (Grid Ref: So 357 977).

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Nant Mill Coedpoeth Near Wrexham
8 Rhos Berse Rd Coedpoeth 17.03 miles Coedpoeth On A525 Wrexham To Ruthin Road. Signposted. Turn Left As Soon As You Enter The Village Of Coedpoeth. Follow The Road Until You Get To A Fork In The Road. Entrance To Nant Mill Is On The Right. It Is Owned By The Wrexham Borough Council. See Their Website For Details. It Has A Long And Short Walks. Dogs Are Welcome, Has Pony Trails In The Area. Rangers For Children'S Activities And An Education Centre. Toilets Available For The Disabled. River Runs Along The Path, It Has A Ford, Car Park, Toilets And Shop. Lots Of Other Walks Available.

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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 18.58 miles

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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 18.70 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.

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Weather Forecast

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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear
Temp	18.7°C	18°C	17.2°C	16.7°C	19°C	22.9°C	27.1°C	29.2°C	29.8°C	28.9°C	23.6°C	20.8°C
Feels Like	17.3°C	16.8°C	15.8°C	15°C	17°C	21.3°C	27.6°C	29.1°C	29.7°C	29.3°C	24°C	20.7°C

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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	19.1°C	18.1°C	17.5°C	16.9°C	20.3°C	24.7°C	27.6°C	29.6°C	30.4°C	29.8°C	24.4°C	21.4°C
Feels Like	19.5°C	19.1°C	18.4°C	18.2°C	22.2°C	25.8°C	28.2°C	29.6°C	30.3°C	29.5°C	24.4°C	21.1°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

	Clear	Clear	Mist	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	19.9°C	18.8°C	18.3°C	17.9°C	21°C	26.1°C	29.6°C	32°C	33°C	32.4°C	26.7°C	23.3°C
Feels Like	20.2°C	19°C	18.7°C	18.3°C	21.6°C	26.8°C	30.3°C	32.5°C	34.3°C	33.5°C	27.5°C	23°C

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