Day trip to Shropshire Hills from Birmingham

1. Can I travel from Birmingham to Shropshire?
2. How do I get to Shropshire Hills?
3. What are the Shropshire hills called?
4. How many hills are in Shropshire?
5. How many miles is Shropshire from Birmingham?
6. Is Birmingham in Shropshire?
7. Where can I park in Shropshire Hills?
8. Where can I walk in Shropshire Hills?
9. Where can I walk in Shropshire?
10. Is Shropshire hilly?
11. Is the wrekin a hard walk?

Can I travel from Birmingham to Shropshire?

Yes, it is possible to travel from Birmingham to Wellington (Shropshire) without having to change trains. There are 51 direct trains from Birmingham to Wellington (Shropshire) each day.

How do I get to Shropshire Hills?

How To Get Here

1. By Car. Shropshire connects to the M6 and motorway network via the M54. ...
2. By Rail. The regular main line Manchester to Cardiff service calls at Church Stretton, Craven Arms and Ludlow www.nationalrail.co.uk. ...
3. Multi-mode Travel. ...
4. Pay as you go car hire. ...
5. By Bus and Coach. ...
6. Other bus services: ...
7. By Air. ...
8. By Bicycle.

What are the Shropshire hills called?

The Shropshire Hills area, in the English county of Shropshire, is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). It is located in the south of the county, extending to its border with Wales.
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Shropshire Hills AONB.

How many hills are in Shropshire?

50 Shropshire Hills. Here's a list of hills we think are interesting and satisfying to go up. It is reasonably comprehensive, but doesn't include everything in the AONB that might be called a hill or every high point on extensive hills such as the Long Mynd.

How many miles is Shropshire from Birmingham?

The distance between Birmingham and Shropshire is 38 miles.

Is Birmingham in Shropshire?

Shropshire is located in central England midway between the city of Birmingham and the Welsh Border. Birmingham & Manchester airports are the nearest international airports (approx 1 hour drive), though Shropshire is within easy reach of the main London Airports.

Where can I park in Shropshire Hills?

The Shropshire Hills AONB covers almost a quarter of the county. There are public car parks (pay and display) in the towns in and around the AONB (Church Stretton, Clun, Ludlow, Craven Arms, Much Wenlock, Cleobury Mortimer, and Knighton, which lies just across the border in Wales).

Where can I walk in Shropshire Hills?

Walking

• Onny Meadows at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre.
• Carding Mill Valley near Church Stretton.
• Rectory Wood at Church Stretton.

Where can I walk in Shropshire?

Circular walks

• Walking For Life: Highley Woodland Walk. ...
• Offa's Dyke Path Circular Walk 3: A Foot in Both Camps. ...
• Cleobury Country Walks: Walk 12 – The Bransley Twist. ...
• Minsterley & Pontesbury Green Walk: Two Villages Circular. ...
• Simon Evans Way – Southern Section. ...
• War Walks on the Home Front – Wenlock's War HIts Home. ...
• Whixall Walks – 4.

Is Shropshire hilly?

Big in size and charm, but small in numbers, Shropshire is a hilly and rural county on the border with Wales. The settlements are old, often ancient, and always well cared-for. Ludlow and Shrewsbury are a delight, but you could point to anywhere on the map and find a picturesque village or market town close by.

Is the wrekin a hard walk?

Walk up The Wrekin

This wooded ridge rises South of Wellington and is considered to be easy walking, navigation and accessibility.