Walking, the focus of much activity:
The Offa's Dyke National Trail from Prestatyn to Chepstow goes through Trefonen. Many walkers from all over the world visit the village while walking this 177 mile ancient Marches Border footpath. In addition the village is on the Shropshire Way which is a series of 27 routes spanning some 297 miles of footpaths through the county. Route 24 passes through Trefonen.
In 2013 the Heritage Group published "Trefonen Walks". A selection of 6 local walks, starting from the QEII Jubilee Field in which significant historical features give you the chance to explore our rich heritage. It is important to know that the green environment of Trefonen was once tinged with the black of coal.
The "Trefonen Walks" booklet is available free of charge from the Village Shop and can be downloaded here.
The Shropshire Council Parish Paths Partnership involves groups of volunteers working with the Council to help maintain Public Rights of Way. The work undertaken includes path condition surveys, waymarking, path clearance and some stile repairs. Whilst the Oswestry group of the Ramblers host a P3 group that covers most of the Oswestry Rural Parish, there is an active Trefonen and Treflach P3 group, contact details for which can be found in Activities. While many members of this local group are members of the Ramblers, it is not a pre-requisite. Any volunteers to help with this important work are welcome.
Each year on the bank holiday weekend at the end of May there is the famous Trefonen Hill Walk Weekend. This enables walkers and runners of all abilities to enjoy our magnificent countryside, whilst we raise money for two charitable causes outside our village. Full details of all the events can be found here.
For accommodation welcoming walkers in Trefonen see our Accommodation page.
The Offa's Dyke National Trail from Prestatyn to Chepstow goes through Trefonen. Many walkers from all over the world visit the village while walking this 177 mile ancient Marches Border footpath. In addition the village is on the Shropshire Way which is a series of 27 routes spanning some 297 miles of footpaths through the county. Route 24 passes through Trefonen.
In 2013 the Heritage Group published "Trefonen Walks". A selection of 6 local walks, starting from the QEII Jubilee Field in which significant historical features give you the chance to explore our rich heritage. It is important to know that the green environment of Trefonen was once tinged with the black of coal.
The "Trefonen Walks" booklet is available free of charge from the Village Shop and can be downloaded here.
The Shropshire Council Parish Paths Partnership involves groups of volunteers working with the Council to help maintain Public Rights of Way. The work undertaken includes path condition surveys, waymarking, path clearance and some stile repairs. Whilst the Oswestry group of the Ramblers host a P3 group that covers most of the Oswestry Rural Parish, there is an active Trefonen and Treflach P3 group, contact details for which can be found in Activities. While many members of this local group are members of the Ramblers, it is not a pre-requisite. Any volunteers to help with this important work are welcome.
Each year on the bank holiday weekend at the end of May there is the famous Trefonen Hill Walk Weekend. This enables walkers and runners of all abilities to enjoy our magnificent countryside, whilst we raise money for two charitable causes outside our village. Full details of all the events can be found here.
For accommodation welcoming walkers in Trefonen see our Accommodation page.