Welshampton and Lyneal
Parish in Shropshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.915, -2.845 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 43 35 |
The civil parish centred on Welshampton and Lyneal sits in north‑east Shropshire, close to the border with Wales, and is a characteristically rural corner of England. The landscape is a mix of farmland, hedged lanes and important wetlands: the nearby Fenn's, Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses reserve is one of the largest lowland peat bogs in Britain, while the Llangollen Canal and local rivers add a linear charm that draws walkers and birdwatchers as well as supporting small‑scale agriculture and village life.
Locally the area has a quietly historic feel, with scattered cottages, farmsteads and community hubs rather than a single dominant town, and conservation and countryside pursuits have become as important to the local economy and identity as traditional farming. The parish is valued for its sense of community, outdoor recreation and wildlife interest, making it a peaceful spot for those who appreciate low‑key rural England and nature‑focused tourism.
Postcode districts covering Welshampton and Lyneal
Most populated places nearby
- Telford 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Chester 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Chester Castle 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Shrewsbury 14.3 miles23 km
- Crewe 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Wrexham 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Buckley 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Winsford 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Hawarden 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Rhosllannerchrugog 11 miles17.8 km
- Wellington 20 miles32.1 km
- Oswestry 9.5 miles15.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Welshampton Built-up area 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Maelor South Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- Ellesmere Urban Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Overton and Maelor South Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Ellesmere Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Penley Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Hanmer Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- The Meres Ward 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Ellesmere Rural Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Bronington and Hanmer Ward 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Dudleston Heath Built-up area 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Cockshutt Built-up area 4 miles6.5 km
Example postcodes in Welshampton and Lyneal
SY12 0NR, SY12 0LF, SY12 0FQ, SY12 0QF, SY12 0HS, SY12 0QR, SY12 0PL, SY13 2LG, SY12 0NN … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 28.9 miles46.5 km
- Manchester Airport 38.4 miles61.8 km
- Prees Railway Station 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Wem Railway Station 6.7 miles10.8 km
Hotels near Welshampton and Lyneal Ad
- Ellesmere Hotel 2.1 miles3.3 km
- The Lion at Malpas 4 8 miles12.8 km
- The Old Rectory 3 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Hawkstone Hall Hotel & Gardens 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Pepper Street Rooms 7.7 miles12.3 km
- The Wynnstay Hotel, Oswestry, Shropshire 4 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Ye Old Boote Inn 7 miles11.3 km
- Moreton Park Lodge 3 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Lion Quays Hotel & Spa 4 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Hawkstone Park Hotel 3 9.3 miles15 km
Schools in Welshampton and Lyneal
- Welshampton C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Whattal Castle Historic site 3.1 miles5 km
- Bangor Racecourse Recreation 6.6 miles10.5 km
- Park Hall Stadium 8 miles12.9 km
- Aston Hall Estate 8.6 miles13.8 km
- NEWI Cefn Druids Stadium 10 miles16.1 km
- Erddig Country house 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Combermere Abbey Archaeological site 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Osbaston Wood Forest 11.2 miles18 km
- Racecourse Ground Stadium 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Cholmondeley Castle Estate 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Aldersey Hall Estate 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Sundorne Castle Estate 14 miles22.5 km