The extraordinary variety of the landscape of the Shropshire Hills draws people from near and far to enjoy its great outdoors in many different ways.
The area lends itself to gentle exploration, whether on foot, on two wheels or on horseback. The Shropshire Hills offer something for all types of walker – from easy riverside strolls with young children, to quite serious upland treks across wide-open moorland and over rugged summits.
The extensive network of waymarked paths ranges from local routes to long distance routes, like Offa’s Dyke National Trail and the Shropshire Way, or the new Heart of Wales Line Trail.
At the same time, its quiet country lanes have long drawn cyclists to the area – along with the best country pubs and cafés for that well-deserved refreshment stop. With good quality cycles available for hire there’s no need even to bring your own with you.
Whether you own your own horse or prefer to find a suitable mount at a local stable, once again the Shropshire Hills are ideal. An excellent network of traffic-free bridleways and horse-friendly refreshment stops mean you and your trusty stead can relax and enjoy the beautiful countryside from that special vantage so cherished by equestrians.
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Set in a beautiful location in the forested hills between Shropshire, Herefordshire and Powys in Mid Wales, almost equidistant between Knighton and Craven arms and Ludlow, the stables are situated in the most idyllic forestry setting allowing customers to enjoy miles of off road riding around the forest with long grass Read more [...]
Originally conceived as a long distance walking path in 1980 a number of spurs were created over the years. Now the Shropshire Way Main Route has been waymarked to allow the original concept to reappear and is being promoted by the Shropshire Way Association. The Shropshire Way will reveal to Read more [...]
When it comes to a cycling holiday, the quiet country lanes of the Shropshire Hills means the area’s about as good as it gets – especially when you can combine a few days cycling with fine local food and the best locally crafted beers and wines!
We have just opened our new rural spa, nestled in the gardens of the hotel and overlooking the rolling Shropshire countryside and the Clee Hills. The spa offers guests the highest standard of spa and wellbeing treatments by ELEMIS, along with a place to rebalance and refresh both body and mind. The Read more [...]
Welcome to Gleanings Centre, the countryside venue situated on our 14 acre, award winning farm which nestles between the county town of Shrewsbury and the Welsh borders. The centre was created from a redundant barn and is situated in the heart of the South Shropshire Hills which is part of Read more [...]
Cycle Hire. Cycling Holidays, Walking Holidays. Cycling Maps. CYCLE HIRE – Award winning cycle hire in the beautiful Teme Valley, just west of Ludlow. Easy Cycle Routes from 2 hours to all day; Cycle to a Roman village for tea and return on a roman road or follow the river upstream Read more [...]
Exploring the Shropshire Hills by Mountain Bike The Shropshire Hills boast some really great mountain bike trails, not least on land managed by the Forestry Commission, where you’ll find everything from family fun rides to cross-country and serious downhill challenges. The Commission publishes its own well illustrated guides to bike Read more [...]
A brand new and increasingly popular walking route in the Shropshire Hills is The Heart of Wales Line Trail, which runs from Craven Arms, in the heart of the Shropshire Hills, to Knighton and then on all the way to Llanelli, near Swansea.
Bishop’s Castle Walking Festival in the Shropshire hills Wednesday 16 to Sunday 20 May 2018 ~ the friendliest of walking festivals Bishop’s Castle is a small market town surrounded by the wonderful Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, near the Welsh border and off the beaten track. It Read more [...]
The Shropshire Hills are exceptional walking country: rugged enough to excite; gentle enough to pose no danger. And all the while presenting discovery after discovery, beneath a tableau of big, wide skies, commanding views, and tranquil valleys.
The area’s extensive network of bridleways and its quiet country roads make the Shropshire Hills the ideal destination for anyone who either wants to learn to ride or, indeed, to discover a new part of the country from horseback.
The Dower House Garden occupies a 1.5 acre site in a beautiful setting within the grounds of Morville Hall (National Trust), near Bridgnorth in Shropshire. The garden aims to tell the history of English gardening in a sequence of separate gardens designed in the style of different historical periods. Particular attention Read more [...]
Secret Hills Walking organise guided walking holidays in Shropshire. Walking breaks are flexible around a seven day cycle comprising seven day, five day and weekend walking breaks, including breaks that start midweek. We walk at a steady pace rated moderate walking. We admire the beautiful Shropshire landscape and historical past. Read more [...]
Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd offer breathtaking views across Shropshire, Cheshire and the Black Mountains. The Long Mynd is an area of historic upland heath, created when some of Britain’s oldest rocks were pushed to the surface along the Church Stretton fault. The ancient landscape has been shaped Read more [...]
Get up close and personal to Shropshire’s larger than life mammoth and step back into the Iron Age. If you’re looking for somewhere to take the kids or grandkids during the summer holidays we have several family events to keep children and adults amused and entertained. View the Shropshire Hills Through Time, a brand Read more [...]
The Shropshire Hills are well known for their rolling landscapes and area of outstanding beauty so it comes as no surprise that there are walking routes aplenty! If you're looking for a walking break you can find out how InnTravel and Byways Breaks offer walking breaks like no other.
The Visitor Centre carries a wide range of potential gifts, all made locally (within 10 miles). Quality and variety is assured. Stalls include Fine art prints, cards & jigsaws of local scenes, a varied selection of colourful greetings cards, Handmade adult and children’s aprons in quality cotton. Peg bags, carrier Read more [...]
