Visit Ludlow: history, places to stay and things to do
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Walks in Shropshire
Linley Beeches

Surrounded by the Long Mynd, the Stiperstones and Corndon Hill, they march like soldiers down towards More’s family home at Linley Hall. This, and other arboreal adventures, can be found in this secret slice of the Shropshire countryside. Linley Beeches walking route and map.
Long Mynd

On 39 January 1865, the Reverend Carr spent a night out on the Long Mynd, battling against one of the fiercest snow storms to hit 19th-century Shropshire. This 21-square mile expanse of windswept heather moorland can be notoriously wild in winter. The Burway, the single-track lane that snakes up to altitudes of 475m, is frequently closed in winter, adding a sense of adventure for hikers out exploring this vast plateau. In spring, summer and autumn, the hills are kinder and make for a fabulous outing. Long Mynd walking route and map.
Acton Burnell, Shropshire

The quiet hamlet of Acton Burnell, tucked deep into the heart of the Shropshire countryside, holds two hidden havens, both so discreet that even many Salopians are not aware of their existence.
Secreted behind St Mary’s Church is an eerie thicket of rhododendron and yew. A mysterious path tunnels through this, as if stepping back through time, emerging suddenly into a formal landscape of structured serenity. The ruins of 13th-century Acton Burnell Castle sit on manicured lawns like a sandstone statue of solitude. Acton Burnell walking route and map.
Caer Caradoc Hill, Shropshire

Numerous walking routes emanate from the pretty Shropshire town of Church Stretton, making it a great base from which to explore the surrounding hills and woodlands.
This moderate-level ramble takes you from the train station to the summit of Caer Caradoc and its ancient hill fort – thought to date from either the Iron Age or Late Bronze Age. It’s a stiff climb to the top, but one worth the effort for the spectacular views. Caer Caradoc walking route and map.
Words: Katie Reynolds
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