Local Area Information
There are lots of fantastic places to visit and things to do in the area. You'll be spoilt for choice if you enjoy walking, cycling or just pottering around the local towns and villages. Here are just a few suggestions:
Local Pub
Ten minutes walk down the lane, back to the village of Clunton, is a lovely friendly pub 'The Crown Inn', serving delicious meals which are served at various times, including a superb Sunday roast. Local ales and a selection of wines are also served and this popular pub features well on TripAdvisor. Booking in advance is advised to avoid disappointment. There are a good variety of other great pubs in easy driving distance.
Shopping
The nearest supermarket is Tuffins in Craven Arms. Tuffins Supermarket is the largest independently owned supermarket in Shropshire for all your grocery, household and drink requirements, along with a petrol station. With strong links with many local retailers and producers, it specializes in fresh, local grocery produce. Also in Craven Arms are takeaways, bank, Post Office and other small retailers.
The nearest town is Clun which is only a 5 minute drive away. The town is very pretty with pubs, tea shops and small local shops. Also worth a visit are the ruins of Clun Castle and the 15th Century pack horse bridge. For more information about Clun and the surrounding area click on this link Shropshire Hills Area.
Local Place to Visit
A very popular visitor attraction is Stokesay Castle, owned by English Heritage, which is located just outside Craven Arms on the road to Ludlow. Click here for more info.
Further Afield
Within easy striking distance are larger historic towns.
Ludlow (20 minutes) click here for more info
Shrewsbury (40 minutes) click here for more info
Hereford (45 minutes) click here for more
For ideas of where to walk in the area, click here for more info
At the lodge and the onsite laundry, there are many leaflets, books and maps with local walks and places of interest.