Offa's Rest Guidebook
Sightseeing
Fantastic walk from Offa's Rest through woodland and alongside River Ceiriog
23 locals recommend
Chirk Aqueduct
Fantastic walk from Offa's Rest through woodland and alongside River Ceiriog
National Trust - Chirk Castle
Stunning walk. A must.
Very local castle, with swans nesting at front and food available to order on take out basis.
15 locals recommend
Whittington Castle
Castle StreetVery local castle, with swans nesting at front and food available to order on take out basis.
Food scene
Castle Bistro
Church StreetGreat all day breakfasts, modern interior and evening food. Lovely walk.
Stunning interior of historic pub. A real go-to destination for walks followed by food and drink.
12 locals recommend
The West Arms
Stunning interior of historic pub. A real go-to destination for walks followed by food and drink.
Fantastic interior decor and food. A real treat and go-to treat destination.
9 locals recommend
Townhouse Oswestry
35 Willow StreetFantastic interior decor and food. A real treat and go-to treat destination.
City/town information
Chester
Roman city - walks around the city walls, river and fantastic shops
Tudor town centre with black and white buildings and lots of wine bars, boutique shops and Shrewsbury Flower Show in September.
244 locals recommend
Shrewsbury
Tudor town centre with black and white buildings and lots of wine bars, boutique shops and Shrewsbury Flower Show in September.
Really lovely small town with meres, swans, walks and Ellesmere Regatta.
46 locals recommend
Ellesmere
Really lovely small town with meres, swans, walks and Ellesmere Regatta.
Lots to do in this buzzing Welsh town. Castell Dinas Bran sits high above the town, kayaking on the river, steam trains in the summer, and horse drawn barges along the canal.
132 locals recommend
Llangollen
Lots to do in this buzzing Welsh town. Castell Dinas Bran sits high above the town, kayaking on the river, steam trains in the summer, and horse drawn barges along the canal.
Cycling
Llandegla
For all cyclists