I knew about Munro bagging but had not realised there was other classifications for hills and mountains. A Munro is a mountain over 3,000 feet. If haven’t you heard of Munro bagging, it is where some people who like climbing, climb all
The Long Mynd is the back drop to Church Stretton, seven miles north of Craven Arms. The Long Mynd is approximately 7 miles long by 3 miles wide. The highest point is Pole Bank at 516 metres (1,693 feet) above sea level.
The places mentioned here I know to be dog friendly at the time of writing. I have had good meals at these places but again this can change. The Rose and Crown, Ludlow The Church Inn, Ludlow The Swan Inn, Aston Munslow
There are over fifty hill forts in Shropshire and there is access to a lot of them. From our door there is Norton Camp. It can’t be seen from our house but is well worth the walk up through Whettleton. Although covered
Stokesay Castle is a fortifyed medieval house and is considered the best preserved example in England. It forms a ‘comparatively complete ensemble’ of medieval buildings. The fact they remain largely unchanged is very unusual. Previous owners have tried to repair what existed
In a few of my blogs I have talked about the Onny Meadows here in Craven Arms. I often walk there as I have two border terriers called Hettie and Dillie. The Onny Meadows is thirty five acres of meadows and woodland,
Back in February I wrote about Snowdrops and listed three locations in Shropshire where you could see some spectacular displays of Snowdrops. The churchyard of St Peter’s church in Stanton Lacy features a carpet of Snowdrops that is well worth a visit.
The green shoots of Snowdrops are popping up out of the ground. In a few weeks they will be nodding their creamy white heads in the breeze and hopefully sunshine. There is something magical about the first Snowdrops especially after these damp
Walls butchers have been trading in Craven Arms for fifty years. They specialise in traditional breeds and pride themselves on the traceability of their meats. Their belief is that rare breeds meat gives the customer a truer flavour and texture. There is
The Dog Hangs Well is a Parlour Pub in Corve Street Ludlow. It is open three nights a week, check the light outside, if it is on it will be open. In the good tradition of a Parlour Pub The Dog Hangs
Mrs Merinda Essex
01588 673191
Orchard House
Clun Road
Craven Arms
Shropshire
SY7 9 QS
