There are a number of fascinating nearby towns (Welshpool, Montgomery and Shrewsbury all being within 20 minutes drive and Chester, Ludlow and Church Stretton all within easy reach). Altematively, pay a visit to Ironbridge, the home of Thomas Telford and Abraham Darby and the birthplace of the industrial revolution.
Nearby Points of Interest
- Snowdonia National Park (40 mi)
- The biggest, boldest mountains in Wales and England are to be found here in the Snowdonia National Park. There’s also a long coastline of sandy beaches, spectacular cliffs and glorious estuaries, which along the Llyn Peninsula is a protected ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’.
- Shrewsbury (7 mi)
- Visit Shrewsbury and enjoy its glorious location, within a loop of meandering River Severn, at the heart of Shropshire, a landscape that inspires with its beauty and mystery .Shrewsbury's most famous son, Charles Darwin (born in Shrewsbury ) would still recognise the black & white timber buildings of his home town. Renowned to be one of England's most splendid heritage towns with over 600 listed buildings.
A5
(5.0mi, 8.0km)
From roundabout at junction A5/B4386 signposted Montgomery, follow road through Westbury. After 2 miles turn right towards Aston Rogers and after 400metres turn left by cream cottage into driveway, oppositive Aston Hall Farm to Barley Mow House.