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The red sandstone shell of a semi-fortified tower house, built between 1284-93 by Bishop Burnell, Edward I's Lord Chancellor. Parliaments were held here twice, in 1283 and 1285
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Acton Burnell
Shropshire
Shropshire
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All Stretton village nestles in a narrow valley, stretched out along the old Shrewsbury Road, about a mile north of Church Stretton. The village of All Stretton has changed very little over the centuries. Its pub the Yew Tree has been operating since at least the early 19th century. There is a footpath from All Stretton which takes you up Batch Valley and onto the Long Mynd.
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A family home for 500 years
Situated on a plateau above the gorge of the River Severn, this fine stone house has mullioned and transomed windows, a stunning interior with carved oak staircase and decorated plaster ceilings and oak panelling.
Situated on a plateau above the gorge of the River Severn, this fine stone house has mullioned and transomed windows, a stunning interior with carved oak staircase and decorated plaster ceilings and oak panelling.
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Broseley
Shropshire
Shropshire
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Impressive ruins of a Cistercian abbey, including its unusually unaltered 12th century church, beautiful vaulted and tile-floored chapter house, and recently re-opened crypt chapel. Situated in a wooded Severn-side setting, not far from the Iron Bridge and Wenlock Priory.
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Nr Ironbridge
Telford
Shropshire
Telford
Shropshire
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Bury Ditches is a British Iron Age hill for t between Clun and Bishops Castle in the Shropshire Hills.
Bury Ditches is often rated as a spectacular example of a surviving hill fort as it forms a neat oval or elliptical shape and is situated on the crown of a hill called Sunnyhill and comprises of upto four multi-vallate ditches and rampart banks as part of its defesive earthworks and two well preserved entrance ways.
From the summit views are clear to the Long Mynd, Corndon Hill and the Shropshire Hils.
Waymared walks cross the site and pass through the woodlands below. The Shropshrie Way and Jack Mytton Way pass below the site and Wild Edric's Way crosses adjacent to it.
Bury Ditches is often rated as a spectacular example of a surviving hill fort as it forms a neat oval or elliptical shape and is situated on the crown of a hill called Sunnyhill and comprises of upto four multi-vallate ditches and rampart banks as part of its defesive earthworks and two well preserved entrance ways.
From the summit views are clear to the Long Mynd, Corndon Hill and the Shropshire Hils.
Waymared walks cross the site and pass through the woodlands below. The Shropshrie Way and Jack Mytton Way pass below the site and Wild Edric's Way crosses adjacent to it.
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The bus climbs the Long Mynd with its panoramic views of the hills from Snowdonia in the north to the Malvern Hills in the southeast. The view from the bus is exceptional, and not without thrills, with sheer drops on both sides of the road. From the Mynd, the bus descends to the charming villages of Ratlinghope and Wentnor, passing some of the finest pubs in the area. From here it climbs again to pass the jagged tors and purple heather of the Stiperstones National Nature Reserve and the Bog, with its unique community run visitor centre in the restored Victorian school. From here it’s a winding road that threads along the edge of the Stiperstones, passing the Stiperstones Inn, famed locally for its excellent Sunday lunches. A few miles on, it turns at Snailbeach Mine Heritage Site to return to Church Stretton.
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Caer Caradoc stands out against the skyline when looking from Church Stretton as it is an impressive 1,506ft hill, just east of the Long Mynd.
It is a fantastic walk for those who like to admire a panoramic view from the top which has a marked walking route. You can walk to Caer Caradoc from Church Stretton and from the summitt you will have splendid views of the town and the Longmynd.
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It is a fantastic walk for those who like to admire a panoramic view from the top which has a marked walking route. You can walk to Caer Caradoc from Church Stretton and from the summitt you will have splendid views of the town and the Longmynd.
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Cwms Lane
Church Stretton
Shropshire
Church Stretton
Shropshire
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A 19th century cast-iron bridge across Cound Brook. The bridge was probably designed by the influential engineer Thomas Telford. If Telford did not personally design the bridge he certainly checked and approved the design. Telford was one of the first to realize the possibilities of cast-iron in construction, and was able to use the material to create lighter bridges with less material.
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Only a five minute walk from Church Stretton town or as you park up at this Shropshire beauty spot, the children will be scrambling to get out of the car to play in the brook and climb up the grassy banks (don't forget a plastic bag or cardboard box so you can slide down the slopes!). In winter this is a sledgers heaven for all age groups with snowy gentle slopes for the young and old and steeper slopes to challange the best of the rest!
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Peter Carty
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01694 723068
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Carding Mill Valley
Church Stretton
Shropshire
Church Stretton
Shropshire
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Caus Castle is a hill fort and medieval castle in the civil parish of Westbury in the English county of Shropshire. It is situated up on the eastern foothills of the Long Mountains gurarding the route from Shrewsbury, Shropshire to Montgomery, Powys on the border between England and Wales.
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Magnificent medieval fortress of the Welsh Marches
Completed in 1310, Chirk is the last Welsh castle from the reign of Edward I that's still lived in today. Features from its 700 years include the medieval tower and dungeon, 17th-century Long Gallery, grand 18th-century state apartments, servants' hall and historic laundry.
Completed in 1310, Chirk is the last Welsh castle from the reign of Edward I that's still lived in today. Features from its 700 years include the medieval tower and dungeon, 17th-century Long Gallery, grand 18th-century state apartments, servants' hall and historic laundry.
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Church Stretton is a historic Market Town situated in the heart of the South Shropshire hills on the English/Welsh border known as The Marches. It is the only town in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area provides fantastic opportunities for walkers with a range of routes to suit all tastes and abilities.
The town of Church Stretton and the adjacent All Stretton and Little Stretton have a host of great cafes, pubs and shops to keep you refreshed and satisfied before or after your walk.
We don’t do chain stores in Church Stretton, just lots of independent, locally-owned businesses which can help complete a magical visit to our lovely town. And as we are blessed with a beautiful natural environment, we have a strong commitment to looking after and cherishing our place. Help us keep it in good shape by taking note of our
motto: ‘Take only Memories; Leave only Footprints’
Find more information on places to stay, eat and shop on our website. Get your boots on and explore!
These 8 short walks have been updated and tested by Friends of Church Stretton Library. The sketch map is not to scale and should be used with the text. Reproduced by kind permission of Ian R. Jones’ family in support of Church Stretton Library.
Click next page to find maps to download and descriptions
The town of Church Stretton and the adjacent All Stretton and Little Stretton have a host of great cafes, pubs and shops to keep you refreshed and satisfied before or after your walk.
We don’t do chain stores in Church Stretton, just lots of independent, locally-owned businesses which can help complete a magical visit to our lovely town. And as we are blessed with a beautiful natural environment, we have a strong commitment to looking after and cherishing our place. Help us keep it in good shape by taking note of our
motto: ‘Take only Memories; Leave only Footprints’
Find more information on places to stay, eat and shop on our website. Get your boots on and explore!
These 8 short walks have been updated and tested by Friends of Church Stretton Library. The sketch map is not to scale and should be used with the text. Reproduced by kind permission of Ian R. Jones’ family in support of Church Stretton Library.
Click next page to find maps to download and descriptions
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A two week festival of Music and the Visual Arts in the Heart of the Shropshire Hills. Normally in JULY/AUG.
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Church Stretton lies in the heart of one of the most varied geological areas in the UK, with rocks representing 11 of the 12 recognised periods of geological time occurring in the county. You can observe the remains of ancient volcanic activity on the hills to the east of the town and the tightly folded strata of the Long Mynd to the west, with signs of ancient sea life and a long since eroded plateau.
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Hunters Moon
Trevor Hill
Church Stretton
Shropshire
Trevor Hill
Church Stretton
Shropshire
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Church Stretton is a busy, historic, market town and is the only town in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It earned the nickname ‘Little Switzerland’ from its picturesque setting in the Shropshire Hills.Today Church Stretton, together with its immediate neighbours All Stretton and Little Stretton, is a centre for outdoor activities: walking, mountain bikes, cycling, running and orienteering.
The town and its immediate neighbours is home to independent and interesting shops, brewery and free-house pubs, cafés and restaurants and a variety of accommodation including B&B’s and self-catering.
The town and its immediate neighbours is home to independent and interesting shops, brewery and free-house pubs, cafés and restaurants and a variety of accommodation including B&B’s and self-catering.
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The Aerospace Museum at Cosford is only about 45 minutes away, very close to junction 3 of the M54. There are collections of Missiles, Warplanes...
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Church Stretton makes a great base for cyclists with miles of lovely quiet country roads to explore and mountain bike riding over the Long Mynd for the more adventurous.
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Late 17th-century mansion surrounded by a lakeside garden and estate
Explore a stunning country house and miles of beautiful parkland during a day out at the Dudmaston Estate. The 17th century classic setting of Dudmaston Hall provides a striking contrast to its unique collection of modern and contemporary art. There are nine acres of gardens for you to explore, which include the Rockery Bank and American Garden, which are a glorious mass of colour in spring and summer and take on the seasonal hues of autumn. Explore the woodland, countryside and lakeside walks in the wider estate, with stunning views of the house.
Explore a stunning country house and miles of beautiful parkland during a day out at the Dudmaston Estate. The 17th century classic setting of Dudmaston Hall provides a striking contrast to its unique collection of modern and contemporary art. There are nine acres of gardens for you to explore, which include the Rockery Bank and American Garden, which are a glorious mass of colour in spring and summer and take on the seasonal hues of autumn. Explore the woodland, countryside and lakeside walks in the wider estate, with stunning views of the house.
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Atmospheric house, featuring 485-hectare (1,200-acre) country park and formal walled garden
Widely acclaimed as one of Britain's finest historic houses, Erddig is a fascinating yet unpretentious early 18th-century country house reflecting the upstairs downstairs life of a gentry family over 250 years.
Widely acclaimed as one of Britain's finest historic houses, Erddig is a fascinating yet unpretentious early 18th-century country house reflecting the upstairs downstairs life of a gentry family over 250 years.
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Wrexham
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Hawkstone Historic Park & Follies is a unique place located on the A49 a few miles north of Shrewsbury. Created in the 18th Century by the Hill family (Sir Rowland and his son Richard), Hawkstone became one of the greatest historic parklands in Europe.
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Little Stretton is a charming village lying South of Church Stretton which has a number of ancient half-timbered properties, a thatched church, a Bed & Breakfast, a small camp site and two excellent historic pubs. It also has footpaths which hikers can use to access the Long Mynd and Ragleth Hill.
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Long Mynd Archers is one of the biggest clubs in the UK and one of the first to be Club Mark accredited. 'Have a Go' sessions from £5 per hour.
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Sue Williamson
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01694 722767
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New House Farm
Church Stretton
Shropshire
Church Stretton
Shropshire
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We are a club of qualified pilots and do not train new recruits. However, there are local schools who will be happy to teach you to fly.
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Tim Dunn
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01588 672919
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Midland Gliding Club is one of the oldest and certainly the highest gliding club in the UK sitting on top of the 1500' Long Mynd to the West of Church Stretton.
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Dave Crowson
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01588 650206
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The Longmynd
Church Stretton
Church Stretton
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The Nordy Bank hill fort is located on a defensible spur of the Clee Hills at 343 metres above sea level overlooking Corve Dale and Wenlock Edge. The defensive ditch earthworks are in good condition although past quarrying has encroached near the site. The Jack Mytton Way long distance footpath passes adjacent to the site and the Shropshire Way runs 2km to the northeast.
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Clee Hill
Shropshire
Shropshire
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Medieval castle rising dramatically above the celebrated garden
The world-famous garden, overhung with clipped yews, shelters rare and tender plants. Laid out under the influence of Italian and French styles, it retains its original lead statues and an orangery on the terraces. High on a rock above the terraces, the castle, originally built circa 1200, began life as a medieval fortress.
The world-famous garden, overhung with clipped yews, shelters rare and tender plants. Laid out under the influence of Italian and French styles, it retains its original lead statues and an orangery on the terraces. High on a rock above the terraces, the castle, originally built circa 1200, began life as a medieval fortress.
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The Society's museum can be found in School Lane off the High Street Bishop's Castle. Opening times are: Saturday and Sundays 14.00 hrs - 17.00 hrs from Easter to the end of September.
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Bishops Castle
Shropshire
Bishops Castle
Shropshire
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Rectory Wood was once given 10/10 and voted the least stressful location in England in an article in The Independent newspaper! Prolific writer and commentator John Walsh wrote..."By a series of twisty byways and capricious diagonals, I'd discovered the least stressful location in England: its name is Rectory Wood, Church Stretton." You can click the link on the 'more info' page to see extracts of the article.
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The SVR is a full-size standard-gauge railway line running regular steam-hauled passenger trains for the benefit of visitors and enthusiasts alike between Kidderminster in Worcestershire and Bridgnorth in Shropshire, a distance of 16 miles. The journey is full of interest, for the route follows closely the meandering course of the River Severn for most of the way on its journey between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth. One highlight of the trip is the crossing of the River Severn by means of the Victoria Bridge - a massive 200-foot single span, high above the water which, incidentally, features in the film 'The Thirty-nine Steps' with Robert Powell in the leading role.
The nearest place to pick up the SVR which is also the end of the line is Bridgnorth. All in all a great day out.
The nearest place to pick up the SVR which is also the end of the line is Bridgnorth. All in all a great day out.
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The Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) was designated in 1958 and covers a quarter of Shropshire. Church Stretton is the only town to be found in the Shropshire Hills AONB but there are other remote villages, strong and active communities and many opportunities for both locals and visitors to enjoy walks and outdoor activities which respect the area's amazing qualities...
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Stephanie Hayes
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01588 674087
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Located on the A49 at the south end of Craven Arms, the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre holds the Secret Hills exhibition, a Cafe, Gallery...
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There is something here for everyone, whether you want a half hour easy stroll in Rectory woods or Carding Mill valley, or a strenuous whole day walk exploring the Shropshire Hills with a stop for lunch at a local village pub.
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Snailbeach was the biggest lead mine in Shropshire and it is reputed to have yielded the greatest volume of lead per acre of any mine in Europe.
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The delightful Stokesay Castle just south of Craven Arms is a must for everyone, for nobody could fail to be impressed by the charm and atmosphere of...
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The Bog Visitor Centre, in the shadow of the Stiperstones in Shropshire, is a gas-lit Victorian former school which is one of the few remaining buildings of a lost lead and barytes-mining village.
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Stiperstones
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Shropshire
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Although from a distance the top of Long Mynd appears to be relatively flat, large valleys eat into the edges. Once managed as a grouse moor, today the Long Mynd is owned and maintained by the National Trust. Many local people have rights to graze sheep there. The highest point on Long Mynd is at Pole Bank - 516 metres, or just less than 1700 feet. a long hill that forms a major part of the South Shropshire Hills. It is essentially a moorland plateau, approximately 10 miles long in a north-south direction, and approximately 4 miles across at its widest point.
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If you wanted to know about the best walks in Shropshire who would you ask? Click through to this Shropshire Way website because they have asked the real experts - The local walkers, the individuals and groups, historians, lovers of flora and fauna, the volunteers who look after the stiles, bridges and paths: all have contributed to this website which shows you all the walks that make up the famous Shropshire Way. Not only the finest route around the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, but also the best possible set of day walks.
The result is a unique achievement. Let this website and the writers who contributed be your guide. Who could be better equipped?
The result is a unique achievement. Let this website and the writers who contributed be your guide. Who could be better equipped?
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Take a walk on the Stiperstones - This is a National Nature Reserve with a difference - being the second hightest hill in Shropshire, the views are magnificent, and the countryside on the west side of the Long Mynd is a patchwork of hedgerows having so far remained unaffected by modern farming methods - quite different from the east side. Folklore abounds on The Stiperstones. There is The Devil's Chair, the northernmost tor, where His Infernal Majesty is claimed to take up residence at times. A thunderstorm will immediately occur should a human seek to sit in the place. There are several bronze age cairns along its ridge.
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Enjoy the gardens, Tennis, Bowls, Croquet, Crazy Golf, Skate Park and BMX Track in the main Town Park which also has an extensive play park with swings and slides and mini assault course (suitable for under 10's). Click on more info button above for other play areas around the town.
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Town Council
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01694 722113
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Looking for other activities around the county - All the information you need to plan your visit to Shropshire is here.
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01743 261 919
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Church Stretton is a wonderful base for a walking holiday as there are so many footpaths that can be taken to explore both sides of the valley it sits in.
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