Long Mynd
The Long Mynd is 10 miles south of Shrewsbury, and has an area of over 8.5 square miles. The name Long Mynd literally means "Long Mountain". The eastern edge of the Long Mynd has many steep valleys, though it rises up to a heath land plateau on its western edge. North to south, it is approximately 7 miles long by 3 miles wide. The highest point on the Long Mynd is Pole Bank at a height of 516 metres. An old track way, the Port Way, runs along the length of the ridge. Much of the top of the Long Mynd is covered in heather, but it also possible to find wild bilberries (known locally as whinberries).
Along the western edge of the Long Mynd, above the village of Asterton, is a popular centre for gliding and hang-gliding. Carding Mill Valley, above Church Stretton, cuts into the side of the Long Mynd and offers walks to the top of the escarpment and stunning views. It's in the care of the National Trust and is free to enter, although visitors have to pay to park.
Walk the Severn Way
(Down stream or up stream.) The Severn Way passes directly outside the Hotel and offers beautiful low level walking by the side of the river with many interesting way points and detours. By prior arrangement, we would be happy to drop you off up to a day’s walk away, allowing you to walk back to the Hotel. The distance you choose to walk in the day is up to you.
Telford Town Park
Right in the heart of Telford, only minutes from the busy shopping centre, is Telford Town Park. Here you will find something to interest or amuse everyone. It combines all the leisure and fun facilities you would expect to find in a traditional town park with all the informality of a country park. No matter where you wander in the 170 hectares, you will discover something new and different to see throughout the seasons. Telford Town Park is about 10 miles from the hotel.
Ellesmere and the Shropshire Lake District
Ellesmere, in the Shropshire Lake District, is the largest and most spectacular of nine glacial 'meres' (deep-water hollows) which were created at the end of the last Ice Age. From the remains of Castlefields, a 12th century Norman castle, there are impressive views whilst to the south of Castlefields lies the Plantation, a nature reserve run by the Shropshire Wildlife Trust. Colemere is three miles south-east of Ellesmere and one of the county's most beautiful lakes. Surrounded by mature woodland and two hay meadows, the lake attracts a variety of wildfowl. There is a circular path around the Mere which is fairly level but can be muddy. The Mere can be reached either by walking along the Shropshire Union Canal towpath or by car. Ellesmere is about 30 miles from the hotel.
Geoff likes to walk and spends a lot of time in hotels on his way to some of the many hills around our country. His favourite is the Long Mynd and when looking for a Long Mynd Hotel he regularly stops at the Wroxeter.
