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Oswestry & west
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Oswestry · Nesscliffe · Pontesbury
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63 places in this area
Here are nine to begin with. Use the full directory for categories, practical details, saved places, maps and the day planner.
Nesscliffe Hills & The Cliffe
A 70-hectare countryside site of woodland and heath, with waymarked circular walks, an Iron Age hillfort, sandstone caves and wide views across Shropshire and into Wales.
View details →Cranberry Moss Caravan Park
A peaceful family-run campsite in the countryside near Oswestry with grass and hardstanding pitches for tents, caravans, motorhomes and trailer tents. Well-behaved pets are welcome, with a designated dog-walking area and dog-waste bins.
View details →Lower Mill Boarding Kennels & Cattery
A family-run boarding kennels and cattery with heated accommodation, 24/7 on-site cover and at least four walks a day for dogs.
View details →Nettles Mobile Dog Grooming
A qualified mobile groomer offering clipping, scissoring, hand stripping, bathing and nail care. The website currently says no new grooming clients.
View details →Crown & Sceptre
A village pub serving food, with parking, real fires and a pleasant lawn and patio garden. Its current CAMRA listing marks it as dog friendly, but does not specify whether that applies to every area.
View details →Rowton Grange Dog Field
An exclusive one-acre exercise field with six-foot fencing, coded access and a secure parking area, designed for nervous, reactive or poor-recall dogs.
View details →Old Oswestry Hillfort
A hillfort walk with steep paths and uneven ground. Keep dogs on leads because sheep and cattle graze here. Free parking is a quarter-mile walk away.
View details →Mitchell’s Fold Stone Circle
A stone circle in open countryside, included in English Heritage’s dog-friendly collection. Take a lead, prepare for exposed ground and respect grazing livestock.
View details →Marrington Escapes
Country holiday properties; check each property’s dog allowance and garden.
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