WALKING BREAKS
Crown Border Breaks offers a range of self guided walks to suit all levels, whether it's a short gentle one or something more challenging. Breaks with us are ideal for people looking to escape to the country. Listed below are the walks in the local area.
Jack Mytton Way (Over 100 miles)
Shropshire's long distance bridleway (for use by those on foot, bicycle and horseback). Over 100 miles of rural bridleways and quiet country lanes, this trail takes you through some of Shropshire's most beautiful and unspoilt countryside. Named after Jack Mytton (1796-1834) a Shropshire landowner, MP, Horseman, Foxhunter, Gambler and Regency Rake. He was also known as Mad Jack.
Kerry Ridgeway (15 miles)
The ancient trade and drovers' route where cattle were taken from Wales to the Midland and South of England through Bishop's Castle. It is a bridleway with spectacular views for most of the route. The Kerry ridgeway strikes along the ridge of Kerry Hill, never dipping below 1,000 feet above sea level, resulting in remarkable views in all directions, up to 70 miles on clear days.
Offa's Dyke National Trail (177 miles)
This national trail weaves between the border of England and Wales and guides you though some of the most scenic bits of the AONB. Built as a major defence work by King Offa of Mercia in the 6th century between 757 to 796 AD, the Dyke is now a major long distance path. In the Shropshire area the path follows the actual dyke closely and the dyke can be clearly seen as a distinct feature on the landscape. The 177 miles of Offa's Dyke National Trail runs from Chepstow to Prestatyn. Three sections of the trail lie within the county of Shropshire. Amounting to 28 miles of the total trail of which large sections of the dyke survive intact.
The Shropshire Way (136 miles)
The Shropshire Way is a circular route, providing magnificent walking for most of its length passing through Bridges, Bishops Castle, Clun Castle, Stokesay Castle to Ludlow, the most southerly point. The northerly return takes in Much Wenlock and Wenlock Edge, Ironbridge and the Wrekin It is not only the finest route around the Shropshire Hills AONB, but also the best possible set of day walks.
The Stiperstones
A ridge of rocky, quartzite tors stands proud in the wilderness of this moorland. This is Mary Webb country and is rich in legend and folklore.Call at the Bog Visitor Centre (open during holidays) to find out more about this area.
The Long Mynd
A ridge of upland gives great moorland walking opportunities and brilliant views - Snowdon can been seen on a clear day! Church Stretton and Carding Mill Valley lie to the east.
Short Walks around the area
These short walks in the area are focused around Clun, Clunton & Bishops Castle area. The walks include The Wintles & Woodbatch, Lydbury North & Oakeley Mynd, Hell Hole, Acton Bank & Brockton, The Bury Ditches, The Stepple & Merry Hill, Clunton Coppice, Sowdley Wood & Purslow.B&B Basis |
Half-Board Basis |
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| Number of nights | Price per person | Number of nights | Price per person | |
| 2 | £100.00 | 2 | £120.00 | |
| 3 | £150.00 | 3 | £180.00 | |
| 4 | £200.00 | 4 | £240.00 | |
| 5 | £250.00 | 5 | £300.00 | |
| 6 | £300.00 | 6 | £360.00 | |
| 7 | £350.00 | 7 | £420.00 | |
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The holiday price includes:
Pick-up and drop-off to/from nearest station, available if required Our prices are based upon two people sharing a room. If you are walking on your own there is a single supplement of £10 per night. |
The holiday price includes:
Pick-up and drop-off to/from nearest station, available if required Our prices are based upon two people sharing a room. If you are walking on your own there is a single supplement of £10 per night. |
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