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The Top 20 Attractions around Wem Urban

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Wem Urban. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Wem Urban is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 25, 2025

The Grotto at Hawkstone Park

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A series of caves and passages excavated from soft sandstone makes up the mysterious and magical grotto at Hawkstone Park. The windows would once have been stained glass, and the …

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Llangollen Canal

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Flowing from Llangollen in North Wales to Hurleston in Cheshire, the Llangollen Canal is a beautiful waterway straddling the border between England and Wales. There are many picturesque spots along …

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Corbet Wood Sandstone Quarry and Steps

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This gorgeous woodland sits on the side of a sandstone ridge and is a mixture of broad-leaf and conifer trees. While heavily wooded, there are several viewpoints that offer fantastic views of the flatter, patchwork landscape to the south.

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Hawkstone Obelisk (Sir Rowland Hill Monument)

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A lovely spot for a picnic, atop a wooded, grassy hill above the park, the obelisk at Hawkstone was built to commemorate Sir Rowland Hill, the first Protestant Lord Mayor …

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Morris' Swing Bridge

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Unlike Roundthorn Bridge just to the north east, Morris' Bridge lifts via a hand-operated windlass. Sitting just above the water level, it's a remarkable experience to watch the bridge lift and allow a canal boat underneath.

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The Top 20 Attractions around Wem Urban

The Grotto at Hawkstone Park

Llangollen Canal

Corbet Wood Sandstone Quarry and Steps

Hawkstone Obelisk (Sir Rowland Hill Monument)

Morris' Swing Bridge

Other adventures around Wem Urban

Most popular routes around Wem Urban

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

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