Shropshire Way

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Shropshire Way
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“The Shropshire Way Main Route is a waymarked long distance footpath running through the English county of Shropshire. It runs 202 miles (325 km) around the interior of the county in two loops centred on Shrewsbury, with an additional spur to Whitchurch.”
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The GuardianOct 6

Fine scenery, historic towns and great pubs: a weekend walk on the Shropshire Way

A new series of rambles cuts the 185-mile trail into bitesize portions reachable by train, with urban beavers, the Devil’s Chair tor and some delicious food along the way Few pubs boast a more idyllic setting. As I emerge from the woods after a 15-mile hike, The Bridges , on the banks of the Onny River, in the rolling south Shropshire hills, glistens in the late afternoon sun. Inside it’s all w…

185-mile trail cut into bitesize portions reachable by train

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  • Shropshire WayTrail185-mile trail cut into bitesize portions reachable by train
  • Lyth Hill Country ParkSightexpansive views across Shropshire
  • Elsewhere
  • Heart of the HillsTrailShrewsbury, United Kingdomtwo-day hike from Shrewsbury to Bishop’s Castle via Ratlinghope
  • CsonsRestaurantShrewsbury, United Kingdomcreative small plates
  • Old River Bed nature reserveSightShrewsbury, United Kingdomboardwalk crossing wetlands allows up-close view of rewilding
  • Lion + PheasantHotelShrewsbury, United Kingdom16th-century townhouse hotel with beamed restaurant
  • St Margaret’s ChurchSightRatlinghope, United Kingdom12th-century church, burial place of last known “sin-eater”
  • Long MyndSightBishop's Castle, United Kingdomheath and moorland plateau
  • StiperstonesSightBishop's Castle, United Kingdomnational nature reserve with wild, dramatic ridge
  • Devil’s Chair torSightBishop's Castle, United Kingdomrock formation on the Stiperstones ridge
  • Linley BeechesSightBishop's Castle, United Kingdommagnificent avenue lines the descent into Bishop's Castle
  • Bank House B&BHotelBishop's Castle, United KingdomGeorgian renovation with oak-panelled drawing room
  • Poetry PharmacySightBishop's Castle, United Kingdomprescriptions are poems chosen to spark specific emotions
  • Castle HotelPubBishop's Castle, United Kingdomgrand hotel with pretty gardens and welcoming restaurant
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