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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

January 01, 1970

The Shropshire Hills National Landscape is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Shropshire, England. It is located in the south of the county, extending to its border with Wales. Designated in 1958,[1] the area encompasses 802 square kilometres (310 sq mi) of land primarily in south-west Shropshire, taking its name from the upland region of the Shropshire Hills. The A49 road and Welsh Marches Railway Line bisect the area north–south, passing through or near Shrewsbury, Church Stretton, Craven Arms and Ludlow.

Shropshire Hills National Landscape
Townbrook Valley in the Long Mynd.
Location of the Shropshire Hills AONB in England
LocationShropshire, England
Area802 km2 (310 sq mi)
Established1958
Governing bodyShropshire Hills AONB Partnership
Websitewww.shropshirehillsaonb.co.uk
Map of Shropshire, with the Shropshire Hills AONB in green.


The Wrekin near Wellington.

Hills edit

The Shropshire Hills, located in the Welsh Marches, are relatively high: the highest point in the county, Brown Clee Hill, near Ludlow, has an altitude of 540 metres (1,772 ft). This gives Shropshire the 13th highest hill per county[clarification needed] in England. Titterstone Clee Hill, part of the Clee Hills, is nearly as high as Brown Clee, at 533 metres (1,749 ft), making it the third highest hill in the county. The Stiperstones are the second highest, at 536 metres (1,759 ft), and are notable for their tors of quartzite; particularly notable are Devil's Chair (SO368991) and Shepherd's Rock (SO373998).

More accessible hills are the Long Mynd, which covers an area of 5,436 acres (22.0 km2) and peaks at Pole Bank at a height of 516 metres (1,693 feet), is near Church Stretton. It includes Carding Mill Valley, a popular recreational area which was developed as a honeypot to draw tourists away from the more sensitive/protected areas of the Mynd. One of the most famous hills is the Caer Caradoc, at 459 metres (1,506 ft) which is just by the village of All Stretton. The Wrekin (407 metres (1,335 ft)), located in the far northeastern panhandle of the AONB, is an extremely popular hill with a well-used trail. Located near Wellington, its position close to the major population centres of Shropshire, and good transport links (A5/M54) make it easy to access. Ercall Hill, a notable geological site, is located just to the north of The Wrekin.

Another prominent hill is Corndon Hill, whose summit is in Wales.

Towns and villages edit

 
Church Stretton is the larger of the two towns in the AONB, the other being Clun.

The largest town in the AONB is Church Stretton (sometimes known as "Little Switzerland"), with a population of about 3,000. The only other town within the boundaries of the AONB is Clun, with fewer than 1,000 people, in the Clun Valley.

Ludlow, the largest town in South Shropshire, lies just south of the AONB. The Shropshire Hills AONB Partnership is based at Craven Arms, just outside the development restriction boundaries. Bishop's Castle is a small town of about 1,500 people, located near the Welsh border to the west. Bucknell is a notable village in the south. Knighton has a population of just over 3,000 is across the River Teme in Wales, but its station is within the Shropshire Hills AONB.

Local authorities edit

The AONB falls largely within the Shropshire Council area. Its north-easternmost extremity, in the vicinity of the prominent Wrekin hill, is located in the borough of Telford & Wrekin.

Rivers edit

 
Bridge over the River Clun in the town of Clun.

Historical attractions edit

 
Stretch of Offa's Dyke near Clun.

Attractions of historical interest located within or near the AONB include Stokesay Castle (near Craven Arms), a well-preserved fortified manor house.

Ludlow Castle in Ludlow was constructed in the 11th century as the border stronghold of one of the Marcher Lords, Roger de Lacy.

Offa's Dyke, a massive linear earthwork, also runs through the area, and across the Clun Valley area.

Clun Castle is located near Clun.

Wildlife edit

Other attractions edit

References edit

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External links edit

  • Shropshire Hills AONB

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January 01, 1970
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The Shropshire Hills National Landscape is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty AONB in Shropshire England It is located in the south of the county extending to its border with Wales Designated in 1958 1 the area encompasses 802 square kilometres 310 sq mi of land primarily in south west Shropshire taking its name from the upland region of the Shropshire Hills The A49 road and Welsh Marches Railway Line bisect the area north south passing through or near Shrewsbury Church Stretton Craven Arms and Ludlow Shropshire Hills National LandscapeTownbrook Valley in the Long Mynd Location of the Shropshire Hills AONB in EnglandLocationShropshire EnglandArea802 km2 310 sq mi Established1958Governing bodyShropshire Hills AONB PartnershipWebsitewww shropshirehillsaonb co uk Map of Shropshire with the Shropshire Hills AONB in green The Wrekin near Wellington Contents 1 Hills 2 Towns and villages 3 Local authorities 4 Rivers 5 Historical attractions 6 Wildlife 7 Other attractions 8 References 9 External linksHills editThe Shropshire Hills located in the Welsh Marches are relatively high the highest point in the county Brown Clee Hill near Ludlow has an altitude of 540 metres 1 772 ft This gives Shropshire the 13th highest hill per county clarification needed in England Titterstone Clee Hill part of the Clee Hills is nearly as high as Brown Clee at 533 metres 1 749 ft making it the third highest hill in the county The Stiperstones are the second highest at 536 metres 1 759 ft and are notable for their tors of quartzite particularly notable are Devil s Chair SO368991 and Shepherd s Rock SO373998 More accessible hills are the Long Mynd which covers an area of 5 436 acres 22 0 km2 and peaks at Pole Bank at a height of 516 metres 1 693 feet is near Church Stretton It includes Carding Mill Valley a popular recreational area which was developed as a honeypot to draw tourists away from the more sensitive protected areas of the Mynd One of the most famous hills is the Caer Caradoc at 459 metres 1 506 ft which is just by the village of All Stretton The Wrekin 407 metres 1 335 ft located in the far northeastern panhandle of the AONB is an extremely popular hill with a well used trail Located near Wellington its position close to the major population centres of Shropshire and good transport links A5 M54 make it easy to access Ercall Hill a notable geological site is located just to the north of The Wrekin Another prominent hill is Corndon Hill whose summit is in Wales Towns and villages edit nbsp Church Stretton is the larger of the two towns in the AONB the other being Clun The largest town in the AONB is Church Stretton sometimes known as Little Switzerland with a population of about 3 000 The only other town within the boundaries of the AONB is Clun with fewer than 1 000 people in the Clun Valley Ludlow the largest town in South Shropshire lies just south of the AONB The Shropshire Hills AONB Partnership is based at Craven Arms just outside the development restriction boundaries Bishop s Castle is a small town of about 1 500 people located near the Welsh border to the west Bucknell is a notable village in the south Knighton has a population of just over 3 000 is across the River Teme in Wales but its station is within the Shropshire Hills AONB Local authorities editThe AONB falls largely within the Shropshire Council area Its north easternmost extremity in the vicinity of the prominent Wrekin hill is located in the borough of Telford amp Wrekin Rivers edit nbsp Bridge over the River Clun in the town of Clun River Clun starting at Anchor ends up joining the Teme Cound Brook Rises from minor watercourses running off the Long Mynd and Caer Caradoc before discharging into the River Severn River Teme flows through Knighton down to Bucknell then Ludlow before passing into Herefordshire River Rea flows north to south passes through Cleobury MortimerHistorical attractions edit nbsp Stretch of Offa s Dyke near Clun Attractions of historical interest located within or near the AONB include Stokesay Castle near Craven Arms a well preserved fortified manor house Ludlow Castle in Ludlow was constructed in the 11th century as the border stronghold of one of the Marcher Lords Roger de Lacy Offa s Dyke a massive linear earthwork also runs through the area and across the Clun Valley area Clun Castle is located near Clun Wildlife editPeregrine falcon Dipper Ring ouzel Merlin Curlew Tree sparrow Pied flycatcher Barn owl Red fox Badger Red grouse Turtle dove Buzzard Common snipe Northern lapwing Common redshank Red Kite Pine Marten Raven European goldfinchOther attractions editClun Forest remote area of woodland and hills Wyre Forest large woodland half of which is in Shropshire the other half in WorcestershireReferences edit Archived copy Archived from the original on 27 September 2007 Retrieved 14 May 2007 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint archived copy as title link External links editShropshire Hills AONB 52 29 42 N 2 48 58 W 52 495 N 2 816 W 52 495 2 816 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Shropshire Hills National Landscape amp oldid 1210437860, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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