Welshampton is a lovely rural village, not far from Oswestry. Our walk today is about 5.5 miles, a mix of fields, paths and lanes. The area is known for its gentle rolling fields, hedgerows, and quiet lanes—perfect for members who enjoy a traditional walk through the English countryside. Passing the mere which is the largest of the 9 glacial meres in North Shropshire we walk the old farm route to the rear of the mere. There are expansive views of Ellesmere, Dinas Bran, Llangollen and Minera mountain on a clear day from the fields. Walking difficulty is moderate as there is is one short steep field, which takes about five minutes to do. The views are worth it, with a Trig point on route. Good footwear in case the grass is wet. Barbara has kindly agreed to lead this walk.

Starting from Swan Hill, Ellesmere adjacent to the cemetery parking on roadside.  Non-drivers are kindly asked to make a contribution of £2 per walk to help with fuel costs. This small amount helps support those who regularly offer lifts and ensures we can continue running our walking activities smoothly and fairly for all.