Welcome to Rhydycroesau

Rhydycroesau is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. The village is situated on the Welsh border and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The name Rhydycroesau means "ford of the crosses" in Welsh, which is believed to refer to the ancient stone crosses that once stood in the area.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. In the 19th century, Rhydycroesau was a thriving mining community, with several coal mines operating in the area. Today, the village is a peaceful and picturesque place, with a small population of around 300 people.

Despite its small size, Rhydycroesau has a strong sense of community, with several local events and activities taking place throughout the year. The village has a pub, a village hall, and a small primary school. There are also several walking trails in the surrounding countryside, offering visitors the chance to explore the beautiful Shropshire landscape. Overall, Rhydycroesau is a charming and welcoming village, with a rich history and a strong sense of community spirit.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 8.1°C

Feels Like: 3.5°C

Wind: 23.9 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School Details
Trefonen C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Miss Catherine Dunleavy
School Lane
Trefonen
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY10 9DY
01691652960
School Website
Selattyn C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Ms Ross Edward Shepherd
Glyn Road
Selattyn
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY10 7DH
01691659744
School Website
Oswestry School
Other Independent School
Ages:4-18
Head Teacher
Mr Peter Middleton
Upper Brook Street
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 2TL
1691655711
School Website
Our Lady And St Oswalds Catholic Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Nikki O'dwyer
Upper Brook Street
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 2TG
01691652849
School Website
The Marches School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Alison Pearson
Morda Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 2AR
01691664400
School Website
Woodside Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Claire Bennett
Gittin Street
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 1DT
01691652446
School Website
Morda C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr John Eglin
Morda
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY10 9NR
01691652025
School Website
Holy Trinity Church Of England Primary Academy And Nursery
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Elizabeth Holmes
Middleton Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 2LF
1691654832
School Website
The Meadows Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Karen Morris
Harlech Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 2EA
01691656080
School Website
Gobowen Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Ronan Walsh
School Lane
Gobowen
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 3LD
01691661343
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gobowen
Station Road, Gobowen, Shropshire, SY11 3JS
4.06 Miles
Chirk
Station Avenue, Chirk, Wrexham, LL14 5LU
5.21 Miles
Ruabon
Station Road, Ruabon, Wrexham, LL14 6DL
8.93 Miles
Wrexham Central
Island Green Shopping Centre, Wrexham, Wrexham, LL11 7LW
13.48 Miles
Wrexham General
Station Approach, Wrexham, Wrexham, LL11 2AA
13.69 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Oswestry Taxis
01691 658658
Tanyard/Oak St, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1LW
2.68 Miles
Oswestry Cabs
01691 661663
40 Penylan Lane, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2AG
2.80 Miles
Prestige Taxis
01691 656367
Powis Place, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1JU
2.94 Miles
Burgess Taxi's
01691 652080
1 Oswald Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1RB
3.01 Miles
Burgess Taxis
01691 656363
The Queens Complex Oswald Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1RB
3.01 Miles
Jeff And Burgess Taxis And Minibuses
01691 656367
Tynymorlas, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7LL
3.05 Miles
Gobowen Taxis
01691 670888
Oswald Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1RD
3.06 Miles
Gobowen Cars
01691 676222
3 Harlech Cl, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2EJ
3.59 Miles
Norm's Taxi Oswestry
07729 295844
Primrose Cottage, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 9HN
3.69 Miles
A To B Taxis (Oswestry) Ltd
01691 679911
Maes-Y-Clawdd, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8NN
4.00 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Rhydycroesau Church
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Cefn Canol
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Racecourse
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:12:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Croesaubach
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:10:15
Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Pant Glas
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Rhydloes
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:11:00
Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Tydraw
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:10:00
Saturday Last Collection:09:30
High Lea Estate
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coedygo
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trefonen Cross Roads
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Hampton Road
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Selattyn
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Oakhurst Road
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Brook Street
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bryn Celyn
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:15:45
Saturday Last Collection:11:15
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Caxton Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Oswald Road
Oswestry
SY11 1RD
North Shropshire Pcn
01691 654646
The Caxton Surgery
Oswald Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 1RD
The Caxton Surgery
01691 654646
The Caxton Surgery
Oswald Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 1RD
Plas Ffynnon Medical Ctre
01691 655844
Plas Ffynnon Medical Ctre
Middleton Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 2RB
Cambrian Medical Practice
01691 652929
Thomas Savin Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 1GA
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Local Stores

Oswestry
Victoria Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 2HR
01691 671478
Store Website
3.04 miles
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SPAR - Glyn Ceiriog
Cross Stores
High Street
Glyn Ceiriog
Llangollen
LL20 7EH
01691 718347
Store Website
5.3 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Market Town Vet
3 Church Street
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 2SU
01691 897199
info@themarkettownvet.co.uk
Website
2.92 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Park Issa Vets Ltd
Salop Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 2RL
01691 670 067
parkissavets@gmail.com
Website
3.28 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Pigs

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Border Veterinary Centre
Maesbury Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY10 8HA
01691 670395
Website
3.64 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Castle Veterinary Centre
Holyhead Road
Chirk
Wrexham
Clwyd
LL14 5EU
01691 774202
Website
5.38 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Rhyn Park Vets
Unit 2, Old Tollbar
Moors Bank
St Martins
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 3ER
01691 778589
Website
5.79 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Oakwood Veterinary Centre
Babbinswood Farm
Whittington
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 4PF
01691 679699
oakwoodvets@onetel.com
Website
6.07 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Ty Mawr Country Park
A Linear Walk In Cefn Mawr Five Miles South Of Wrexham. Ty Mawr Is A 35-Acre Country Park, Situated Between The Cefn Viaduct And The Pontcycyllte Aqueduct.
LL14 3PE
7.29 miles

Located Off The B5605, Follow The Brown Country Park Signs Off The A483.
Nant Mill Coedpoeth Near Wrexham
8 Rhos Berse Rd
Coedpoeth
12.68 miles

Coedpoeth On A525 Wrexham To Ruthin Road. Signposted. Turn Left As Soon As You Enter The Village Of Coedpoeth. Follow The Road Until You Get To A Fork In The Road. Entrance To Nant Mill Is On The Right. It Is Owned By The Wrexham Borough Council. See Their Website For Details. It Has A Long And Short Walks. Dogs Are Welcome, Has Pony Trails In The Area. Rangers For Children'S Activities And An Education Centre. Toilets Available For The Disabled. River Runs Along The Path, It Has A Ford, Car Park, Toilets And Shop. Lots Of Other Walks Available.
Location
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Alyn Waters
Perfect For All Sizes. With Plenty Of Benches Along The Way. Cafe And Picnic Areas. Park For The Kids And Parking.
Alyn Waters
15.73 miles

It Has Two Entrances One In Gwersyltt And One In Llay
Location
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Nercwys Forest
Moderate Walk 1 Hour Circular Walk With Views At The Top
Nercwys Forest
Nercwys
17.58 miles

Location
what3words
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Battlefield
Two Dog Walking Routes, Long And Short. Leading Too Mary Magdalene Church. Free Parking. Scenic, Peaceful. If You Go Through The Church Yard It Leads To Battlefield Farm Shop, Falconry And Cafe. The Cafe Also Serves Outdoor, So Dog Friendly.
Shrewsbury
Lancashire
18.43 miles

Location
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Haughmond Hill Shropshire
4 Great Walks, The Furthest Is 1 Hour 15 Mins And I Think The Shortest Was 20 Mins. We Could Let The Dog Off All The Way Round. Marked Route All The Way And Amazing Views. Car Park Charges But Not To Bad And An Amazing Cafe With Lovely Food And Lots Of Picnic Benches Also You Can Buy Frozen Yoghurt And Other Treats For Your Dog.
Shrewsbury
Lancashire
21.04 miles

Location
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Weather Forecast

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