If you’re dusting off your hiking boots and looking for a walking holiday in the UK, then look no further than Shropshire. With a quarter of the county designated as the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the walking routes run through some of the most beautiful and varied landscapes you’ll find anywhere in Britain. A land with wild borderland hills traversed by Offa’s Dyke to the rolling fields and deep gorges through which the Severn Way passes on its way to Bristol there’s an abundance of walks for the experienced to the rookie walker.
So if you’re planning a walking holiday in Shropshire why not stay in a pub? Pubs are a great alternative to hotels and traditional B&Bs, giving visitors a special experience incomparable to your average hotel. Pubs don’t just offer a warm comfortable bed after a long day walking, but also offer first class food and drink combined with the chance to socialise with locals and other walkers.
With all the modern features such as flat screen TV’s, Freeview, WiFi, comfortable bedding and tea and coffee making facilities, you’ll be able to sit back and relax in your room after a long day out. In the evening choose from a range of home cooked dishes, from pub classics to meals with a twist. Meals are prepared by excellent chefs who use only the freshest locally sourced ingredients to give you a real taste of Shropshire. You’ll be spoilt for choice!
In the evenings there’s plenty to keep you busy, with pubs offering a warm fire in the winter or a beer garden in the summer, you can relax after dinner with a pint of real ale. Staying in a pub in Shropshire offers walkers the chance to find their own piece of paradise with many areas untouched and unspoilt.
If you’re unsure of where to walk here are a few of our favourites:
Bishop’s Castle Ring- Taking in the spectacular Long Mynd, the market town of Bishop’s Castle and ancient stones of Mitchell’s Fold in this scenic trail.
Iron Bridge Way- Traversing the historic Iron Bridge this route passes the Telford Steam Railway before culminating at the Iron Bridge Gorge Museum.
Wenlock Edge- Following the famous limestone escarpment the Wenlock Edge this walk displays everything that makes Shropshire a walker’s haven.
For more information on what there is to explore in Shropshire, check out our things to do guide.
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