South Shropshire is arguably the most scenic and rural area
of the County. It is ideal for country lovers, walkers, bird watchers
and people who are interested in history. There is something for
everyone, provided it is a quiet, rural spot that you are seeking
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FERNDALE
is on the B4368, about a mile west of Shipton, at SO547905.
Ordnance Survey maps label this location as Hopescross. We
overlook the River Corve, towards the Brown Clee Hill, the
highest spot in Shropshire. This is a designated area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty - very rural and unspoiled. Walkers can follow
the Shropshire Way and other local paths. Lovers of small
towns will enjoy visiting Ludlow, Much Wenlock and Church
Stretton. A stroll in our own developing woodland leads to
a viewpoint from which the Tudor manor house, Wilderhope,
and Wenlock Edge can be seen.
FERNDALE
is
easily accessible by car. Public transport is negligible so
a car or cycles are essential, if only to make visits to hostelries
for evening meals. Trains to Shrewsbury, Wales, Birmingham
and other more distant places can be caught from Craven Arms
and Telford. Each of these stations has a car park. Cycle
hire is available in the area.
To
see a map of the location, go to
www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk
and enter the grid reference: SO547905
- OS
Explorer Map 217 (2.5" to 1 mile) covers the area
well
- OS
Landranger Map 138 (1.25" to 1 mile) gives less detail
but covers a larger area
- To
buy maps of the area, go to Books
& Maps
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Ludlow
is famed as one of England's finest small towns with its Norman
castle and walls, mediaeval street pattern, market square (with
events most weekends), timber framed houses and shops, two especially
fine streets of Georgian houses, river walk and restaurants.
The Tourist Information Centre and Museum are of interest and
there is also a leisure centre with swimming pool on the outskirts.
The annual festival includes Shakespeare in the castle grounds.
Other festivals include the Food Fair in September.
Much
Wenlock grew up around the Priory which is now a National
Heritage property. This very small town is unspoiled and has
a museum and information centre, interesting shops and several
places to eat.
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Church Stretton
sits at the foot of the spectacular Shropshire Hills owned by
the National Trust. The Long Mynd and Caer Caradoc appeal to serious
walkers. Others may prefer to drive up the Cardingmill Valley
(or catch the shuttle bus) and take more gentle walks from there.
In Victorian times, Church Stretton was marketed as a spa town
because of its mineral water supply. The water, but not the spa,
is still available. There is an award-winning tea shop and several
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Places to eat:
there are plenty to choose from in South Shropshire, ranging from
pubs and cafes to award-winning restaurants, some of which have
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Things
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