On the 27th of January a new bridge over the Railway was opened. It is just north of Craven Arms in the parish of Wistanstow, but is nearer to Craven Arms. It can be seen, if you don’t want to walk to
We have had some foggy days and I have put together two Foggy Blogs about a walk and a drive. This Foggy Blog is about a walk on Halford Meadow. The moisture in the air was heavy as Dillie and I walked
The Long Mynd is a moorland and heathland plateau high above Church Stretton. At it’s high point, Pole Bank, it is 1693feet above sea level. The plateau is 7 miles long and 3 miles wide. Most of The Long Mynd is owned
Stiperstones is the second highest hill in Shropshire at 1759 feet above sea level. It is capped by Rocky outcrops, the most famous of which is The Devil’s Chair. The highest is Manstone Rock. Stiperstones is a SSSI, providing a foothold for
It has been a cool, breezy day. Not particularly dull but cloudy with some drizzle. It has been rainy over night, much needed. I was struck while walking by the breeze rattling the leaves in the trees. They are drying out as
We have had a few sunny days which make everything in nature burst into life. We have had the odd rainy day which, of course, helps. The daffodils are now past their best but there is so much out there to look
Walking Dillie on Onny Meadows I spotted two white bird bums flying away from me. I knew them to be Bullfinch rear ends, as they are a brilliant white. I watched until they settled on the ground to confirm a male and
We drove up to the heights above Beguildy. Beguildy is on the border of England and Wales. It was a lovely drive through the Shropshire Hills along quiet country lanes. We saw a Red Kite feeding on a dead rabbit in the
Walking with Dillie on Onny Meadows in Craven Arms today, I heard my first Chiff Chaff, chiff chaffing away. It was definitely on it own, no one was chiff chaffing back. I saw two Long Tailed Tits, without any hangers on, paired
Bishop’s Castle Walking Festival starts on Thursday 5th May until Sunday 8th May 2022. This will be the 22nd year of this event. The guided walks are led by local volunteers, taking in open hill tops, winding valleys, tiny hamlets, country lanes,
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