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Clun Valley and Clun Forest

“In valleys of springs of rivers,
By Ony and Teme and Clun,
The country for easy livers,
The quiestest under the sun,”

A E Housman, A Shropshire Lad

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The Clun Valley has the highest concentration of watercourses in the Shropshire Hills and we can add the Unk, Kemp and Redlake to Housman’s list of rivers.

The word ‘Forest’ refers to the area’s status as a Royal Hunting Forest during the medieval period. Today only remnants of this forest survive.

This corner of the Shropshire Hills has been long fought over, and the Welsh place names and many defensive earthworks, such as Offa’s Dyke, Clun and Hopton Castles, are testimony to these turbulent times. These days, the rolling upland hills and meandering river valleys give the area a remote feel.

Things to Do

Stokesay Castle

Take tea in the grounds of Stokesay Castle, a magnificent fortified medieval manor. For opening times visit www.english-heritage.org.uk.

The Shropshire Hills Shuttle Buses

A relaxing way to discover the delights of the Clun Valley. The Shuttle runs at the weekends and Bank Holiday Mondays from Easter. They depart from the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre at 10:36, 13:35 and 15:35. Visit www.shropshirehillsshuttles.co.uk for lots more information or ask at a Visitor Information Centre for a leaflet.

Bishop’s Castle and Clun

Both are colourful, country towns with plenty going on through the year, from fairs and festivals, to ale trails and agricultural shows. This is a beautiful area to walk in and you will find lots of walk leaflets and books at the town’s information points, or visit the webpage for Bishop’s Castle and Clun by clicking there links.

Offa’s Dyke

The best preserved sections of this mighty Dyke, that defined the frontier between England and Wales, run through this area. Climb Llanfair Hill above Clun and marvel at how this mighty monument was built in the 8th Century with little more than men and shovels. Any Welshman found east of the Dyke after its completion had his right hand cut off! The national trail follows the Dyke for much of its way. For more information visit the Offa’s Dyke Centre in Knighton.

Travel by train on the Heart of Wales

A picturesque journey which will take you all the way to Swansea. We have devised a 5 mile walk from Bucknell to Knighton which links in with the train – visit www.shropshirehills.info and click on ‘public transport walks’ for details or use OS maps 201 and 217 to make up your own walk. For train times and further information www.heart-of-wales.co.uk.

 

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