Places of interest:
Clun
An attractive little town with pubs, tea and coffee shops, a museum and a fine old bridge over the River Clun. The castle, now a spectacular ruin, was largely the work of the Fitzalans who also happened to be Earls of Arundel. Once its strategic role ended in the Middle Ages it was developed into, and partially rebuilt, as a grand hunting lodge with ornate gardens.
Bury Ditches
Often rated as a spectacular example of a surviving hill fort Bury Ditches forms a elliptical shape and is situated on the crown of a hill called Sunnyhill and comprises up to four multi-vallate ditches and rampart banks as part of its defensive earthworks and two well preserved entrance ways. From the summit views are clear to the Long Mynd, Corndon Hill and the Shropshire Hills.
Bishop’s Castle
Bishop’s Castle is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) east of the Wales-England border. The town is within an agricultural area and has also become known for its alternative community including artists, musicians, writers and craftspeople.The long distance footpath, the Shropshire Way, runs through the town and Offa’s Dyke is only a few miles to the west.