When you visit Montgomery and Mid-Wales the stunning scenery is all around, and whether taking a stroll around the Town using the "Walk Around Montgomery" town trail map, following one of the walk or Nature Trail routes prepared by the Civic Society or finding the nearby Offa's Dyke to explore, you can't fail to enjoy the wonderful surroundings of The Marches.

The Dragon has washing, drying and ironing facilities and muddy boots can be left either in the Patio or by the boiler.

Below are some of the leaflets for walking together with further links to give an indication of what is available. More are available in the hotel lounge together with Ordnance Survey maps covering the locality.

		From the war memorial kissing gate turn right (with your back to the castle) and follow the hill road. Turn right at the footpath sign, walk across the field, then via the site of the old hill fort and through the ancient woodland of Ffridd Faldwyn. Turn left onto B4385, then right towards Hendomen; the site of the original motte and bailey castle is on the left.
Five Counties Walk. Starting from the front of The Dragon Hotel, turn left and walk up the hill, turn right at the kissing gate and follow the path to the Castle Ruins. Stop to explore and enjoy the view over Montgomery town and the Severn Valley . Walk from the Castle back to the Castle car park; directly  across the road - signposted - the more energetic may take the path through another kissing gate up to the County War Memorial to enjoy the tremendous panoramic view over five counties.		Turn right down Sarkley Lane and cross the B4388 into New Road.  Then cross B4386 into meandering Lymore Lane.   Pass Lymore Pools, Burnt House and cricket pitch before turning right onto Offa's Dyke. Take 1st marked path on right which leads right back into Montgomery .

 

Town trail around marked buildings of interest in Montgomery.

 

  3 miles 1 1/2  hours                                                                                    

  Includes Old County Gaol, Town walls & Clawdd-y-Dre           

 

 

 

                        Lymore Pool, Montgomery                                    

 

 

 

5 miles 2 1/2 - 3 hours: Includes Town Hill, Ruined Castle and Ffridd Faldwyn.

 

2 miles including Castle, Llandyssil Lane and Ffridd Faldwyn

 

6 Montgomery Canal Walks,

The Montgomery Canal originally linked Newtown to the National Canal Network joining the Llangollen Canal. The canal passes within a couple of miles of Montgomery, this booklet covers walks along its length.

 

National Trails

These National Trail walks are all accessible for a good days walking a short drive from Montgomery. (Offa's Dyke a few minutes walk)

Offa's Dyke  177 miles from Chepstow to Prestatyn.

Glyndwr's Way  135 miles from Knighton to Welshpool - definitely the scenic route.

The Severn Way  210 miles from Plynlimon to the sea at Bristol. 

Kerry Ridgeway   15 miles from Cider House Farm near Kerry to Bishop's Caastle.

 

 

 

The Dragon Hotel in Montgomery is between Newtown and Welshpool on the Shropshire, Powys borders with a fine restaurant, friendly bar and swimming pool, offering Bed and Breakfast, hotel accommodation with excellent food, wine and ales.