The Shropshire Hills are a great place to visit in the UK. There’s lots of different things to do, and some beautiful scenery as well. It’s a relatively quiet, undiscovered part of the UK so perfect for a long weekend break to get away from the world. Here are the 20 top things to do in the Shropshire Hills.
1. Enjoy the views from Wenlock Edge
The first of my top things to do in the Shropshire Hills is to enjoy the views from Wenlock Edge. This is a great walk in the Shropshire Hills, that gives you stunning views across the hills.
2. Visit the Norman Church in Diddlebury Village
The Shropshire Hills is full of history. Many towns and villages date back hundreds of years and have important historic buildings. The small, cute village of Diddlebury has a church that dates back to the Norman times. It’s still a beautifully preserved building, and a great place to pop into to get a sense of the history of this part of England.
3. Walk through yellow fields near Aston Munslow
If you visit the Shropshire Hills in the spring, in April and May, you can be greeted by some really colourful views. At this time of year, many of the farmers fields turn bright yellow when the oil seed rape flowers. These yellow fields look great from a distance, but even better up close when you can walk through the middle of the yellow path.
4. Hike up Carding Mill Valley
My favourite walk in the Shropshire Hills goes up Carding Mill Valley. There’s a National Trust car park here, at the start of the walk, so it’s easy to get to. Follow the little stream from the car park, and walk uphill. You’ll be rewarded with beautiful views back down Carding Mill Valley as you walk.
5. Walk through bluebell woods
Another great reason to visit the Shropshire Hills in the spring is that bluebells are out at this time of the year. Bluebells grow in shaded woodlands in the Shropshire Hills. So when you’re walking in the hills and come across some woods, make sure you look out for these beautiful coloured flowers.
6. Look out for deer in the forests
The Shropshire Hills is home to lots of deer, who live in the hills and forests in the wild. If you’re lucky, you might spot one. They’re most active at dawn and dusk, but you can spot them anytime if you’re quiet.
7. Visit Attingham Park house
Attingham Park is a large National Trust property near the Shropshire Hills. It’s an impressive stately home, with rooms open to the public. You can go inside and learn about how the family here used to live. The rooms are decorated beautifully.
8. Relax in a hot tub after a long day of walking
After a long day of walking in the Shropshire Hills, enjoy relaxing in a hot tub. There are lots of accommodation options in the Shropshire Hills that have private hot tubs, such as lodges and cottages. It’s the perfect way to relax after a walk in the hills.
9. Step back in time at Berrington Hall
Berrington Hall is another National Trust property in the Shropshire Hills. And it’s definitely another of the top things to do in the Shropshire Hills. The house is impressive from the outside, and the rooms inside are beautifully decorated and preserved as well. And there are nice gardens too.
10. Relax in one of Ludlow’s historic pubs
Ludlow is one of the main towns near the Shropshire Hills. It’s a lovely place to visit for a walk around and then visit one of the pubs. There are several historic pubs that look lovely from the outside. Inside, enjoy some local beer and some warm food.
11. Walk around Berrington Pond
Berrington Pond is set in the grounds of the National Trust property called Berrington Hall. The grounds of this property are definitely worth spending an hour or two in. You can walk down to Berrington Pond, a medium size lake. There are lots of ducks and other wildlife here, and you can get lovely views back to the house as well.
12. Walk through Attingham Park’s formal gardens
Attingham Park is set in beautiful grounds and gardens. After visiting Attingham Park house, you can walk around the formal gardens and see the flowers. It’s best to visit in spring or summer to see the gardens at their best. The walled garden is a really peaceful place, perfect for anyone with an interest in gardens.
13. Visit Ludlow Castle
Ludlow Castle is a great family-friendly place to visit. It’s a well preserved castle, dating back to the 1400s. You can walk around the ruins of the castle. You can also walk up one of the towers. It’s a steep spiral staircase, but rewards you with beautiful views over the castle and surrounding countryside. Check out the opening times and prices of Ludlow Castle here.
14. Warm up with a cream tea in a tea room
The weather in the Shropshire Hills isn’t always warm and sunny – there’s often some rain as well. If you’re there on a rainy day, it’s the perfect excuse to pop into a tea room. There are lovely tea rooms in Ludlow, and also other towns and the National Trust properties. After a walk in the rain, a cream tea is perfect.
15. See deer in Attingham Park deer Park
In the grounds of Attingham Park National Trust property, there’s a deer park. These deer are kept here, but they’re free to roam over a large area. Take a walk through the parkland that surrounds Attingham Park and see if you can spot the huge herd of deer.
16. Look up at Lightspout Waterfall
Lightspout Waterfall is part of the Waterfall Walk that leaves from the Carding Mill Valley car park. It’s a slightly challenging climb up to the waterfall. But it’s definitely worth it when you get there. It’s an impressive waterfall, especially soon after recent heavy rain.
17. Watch hares run out into the path
If you’re lucky, you might be able to spot a hare in the Shropshire Hills. These beautiful animals live in the hills and farmland all around the Shropshire Hills. If you keep quiet, you might spot one running out in front of you on one of your walks.
18. Enjoy the views from the Long Mynd
The Long Mynd is one of the most impressive viewpoints along the Shropshire Hills. It’s definitely worth the uphill climb to get up to the Long Wynd. Once you’re up here, it’s a relatively flat walk through the heather-covered moorland with stunning views all around.
19. Take a photo at the summit of Pole Bank
Pole Bank is the summit of the walk that takes you up the Long Mynd. At 516 metres high, it’s one of the highest points in the Shropshire Hills. From here, you get great views all around you. It’s best to climb up here on a sunny day for the best views, but even on a cloudy day the views are still lovely.
20. Visit Stokesay Castle
The last of my top things to do in the Shropshire Hill is to visit Stokesay Castle. Dating back to the 13th century, it’s a great place to explore. There’s a colourful house and pretty gardens alongside the more traditional castle ruins. Check out the opening times here.
Great post! It’s cool to learn about this region, will keep it in mind if I visit the UK in the future 😀 In particular the lookout at the end sounds stunning!
I’m not familiar at all with this region. Thank you for giving me one more great part of the world to see!