Feel like you need a walk after over indulging this Christmas?

No need to worry we have got you covered and have compiled a list of all the best places to go on a boxing day walk to get some fresh air.

 

Oswestry

We just had to pick Offa’s Dyke.

The incredible 177 mile trail starts on the River Severn Estuary in Gloucestershire in England before taking you over the border into Wales running right next to the town and offers some truly spectacular mountainous scenery.

The path runs through Llanymynech Rocks, Porth-y-Waen, into Nantmawr and Jones’s Rough nature reserve. Then a climb to Moelydd Hill, before crossing to the Old Racecourse and then Old Oswestry Hillfort.

 

Ellesmere

For this we have chosen to take in both the canal wharf and the edge of the mere in a six mile circuit that takes the beautiful waterways the town has to offer.

Originally known as the Ellesmere canal, it is now called the Llangollen canal, and is still busy with narrow-boats used for pleasure and is a gentle walk suitable for those wanting an easier trek.

The Mere at Ellesmere is the largest in north Shropshire meres, plummeting to 19 metres in its darkest depths and offers a spectacular variety of wildlife even in winter time and is a

 

Whitchurch

For a gentle flat easy walk with no stiles we have chosen a route that starts in Whitchurch town centre, walking alongside the Llangollen canal to Danson’s Wood and then returning across fields.

The route is about 2.8 miles and takes in a lot of the natural beauty in the area without being too much of a challenge for those wanting to take it easy

 

Chirk

We highly recommend the Chirk and River Ceiriog Circular Walk.

This 6.5 mile route links the town with Chirk Castle, Offa’s Dyke National Trail and the River Ceiriog.

The Clwydian and Dee Valley AONB surprisingly extends all the way to Chirk Castle, and this walk takes in the spectacular beauty this area has to offer. 

Starting off from the station in Chirk, or the town centre, the route takes you initially to Chirk Castle It then returns via the Offa’s Dyke National Trail and the Maelor Way along the Afon Ceiriog back to Chirk.

According to people who walk it “The walk takes you through many areas of scenic beauty, making the walk worthwhile and enjoyable in all seasons.”

It should be noted that this route may be muddy in places and suitable footwear with stiles, steep slopes and busy roads to negotiate. The route will probably not be suitable for wheelchairs, buggies or small children.

 

Llanfyllin

It had to be Lake Vyrnwy.

The Rhiwargor Falls at the Bala end of the lake we think is up there with the best walks around and the views from the lake are stunning.

There's also a host of local attractions including the sculpture park and the Lake Vyrnwy Hotel where you can buy hot chocolates and tasty cakes after burning off the calories.