Wrens Nest Clun Guidebook
Hills
Our favourite areas for walking, biking or just taking in the beautiful surroundings.
The Lawley is one of our favourite - not too ambitious - hill walks. It’s a ridge walk that climbs and dips, climbs and dips giving beautiful 360 views. For those wanting to continue walking in the hills it can be linked to the Caer Caradoc. And by the time you’ve done all that you’ll want to head into Church Stretton for some well deserved cake.
The Lawley
The Lawley is one of our favourite - not too ambitious - hill walks. It’s a ridge walk that climbs and dips, climbs and dips giving beautiful 360 views. For those wanting to continue walking in the hills it can be linked to the Caer Caradoc. And by the time you’ve done all that you’ll want to head into Church Stretton for some well deserved cake.
Stiperstones
Cardingmill Valley & the Long Mynd, part of the National Trust is a must-see when visiting Shropshire and only 30 mins from Wrens Nest. You’ll find sheep, wild ponies, incredible views across the county and you may even find some wild swimmers.
81 locals recommend
Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd
Cardingmill Valley & the Long Mynd, part of the National Trust is a must-see when visiting Shropshire and only 30 mins from Wrens Nest. You’ll find sheep, wild ponies, incredible views across the county and you may even find some wild swimmers.
The Stiperstones have a different feel to them with jagged rocks. Head to The Bog Visitor Centre as a starting point to explore this area.
12 locals recommend
The Bog Visitor Centre
The Stiperstones have a different feel to them with jagged rocks. Head to The Bog Visitor Centre as a starting point to explore this area.
Just a 15 minute drive from Wrens Nest, the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre in Craven Arms is an ideal place to start your Shropshire Hills adventure. Open 7 days a week, 10-5, head here to learn about the history of the area and get lots of ideas for places to visit and things to see and do. Grab a coffee or some lunch at their cafe, take a walk through Onny Meadows, join one of their events and browse their brilliant bookshop - I never leave empty handed.
29 locals recommend
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Market StreetJust a 15 minute drive from Wrens Nest, the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre in Craven Arms is an ideal place to start your Shropshire Hills adventure. Open 7 days a week, 10-5, head here to learn about the history of the area and get lots of ideas for places to visit and things to see and do. Grab a coffee or some lunch at their cafe, take a walk through Onny Meadows, join one of their events and browse their brilliant bookshop - I never leave empty handed.
Stapeley Hill
Earl's Hill Nature Reserve
Bogey LaneMiddletown Hill
Shepherd's LaneBury Ditches part of the Shropshire Way, which you can pick up from outside your door, has a beautiful hill fort to explore and can be turned into an 8 mile or longer loop via Clunton — drop into The Crown Inn pub — and Sowdley Wood and Black Hill
7 locals recommend
Bury Ditches
Bury Ditches part of the Shropshire Way, which you can pick up from outside your door, has a beautiful hill fort to explore and can be turned into an 8 mile or longer loop via Clunton — drop into The Crown Inn pub — and Sowdley Wood and Black Hill
Food scene
Head for foodie Ludlow (25 mins) for a great selection of independent shops and eateries (and a Tesco) — Bistro Seven is one of our favourite restaurants for a treat.
206 locals recommend
Ludlow
Head for foodie Ludlow (25 mins) for a great selection of independent shops and eateries (and a Tesco) — Bistro Seven is one of our favourite restaurants for a treat.
Head to Shrewsbury (45 mins), the County Town, where you’ll find even more independent shops in the historic centre including the award-winning Market Hall, and high street names in the surrounding retail parks.
244 locals recommend
Shrewsbury
Head to Shrewsbury (45 mins), the County Town, where you’ll find even more independent shops in the historic centre including the award-winning Market Hall, and high street names in the surrounding retail parks.
Market Hall station
Great place to start a walk in the hills either onto the Long Mynd or the Stiperstones. Be sure to grab something to eat and drink at the pub at the end of your walk or ride.
22 locals recommend
The Bridges
Great place to start a walk in the hills either onto the Long Mynd or the Stiperstones. Be sure to grab something to eat and drink at the pub at the end of your walk or ride.
Castle Hotel
Market SquareThe White Horse Inn, Clun
The SquareOn Wrens Nest doorstep offering nice pub food and takeaway.
Sightseeing
There’s plenty to explore without even leaving Clun. Clun Castle ruins (free) are just a 5 minute walk from Wrens Nest and give good views of the town. Bury Ditches part of the Shropshire Way, which you can pick up from outside your door, has a beautiful hill fort to explore and can be turned into an 8 mile or longer loop via Clunton — drop into The Crown Inn pub — and Sowdley Wood and Black Hill. Radnor Wood is another lovely walk from the door.
The Offas Dyke path can be picked up in Newcastle (10 mins) or Knighton (15 mins). And there are lovely walks, shops and cafes to be found in Bishops Castle (15 mins).
13 locals recommend
Clun
There’s plenty to explore without even leaving Clun. Clun Castle ruins (free) are just a 5 minute walk from Wrens Nest and give good views of the town. Bury Ditches part of the Shropshire Way, which you can pick up from outside your door, has a beautiful hill fort to explore and can be turned into an 8 mile or longer loop via Clunton — drop into The Crown Inn pub — and Sowdley Wood and Black Hill. Radnor Wood is another lovely walk from the door.
The Offas Dyke path can be picked up in Newcastle (10 mins) or Knighton (15 mins). And there are lovely walks, shops and cafes to be found in Bishops Castle (15 mins).
Stokesay Castle
Ludlow RoadHawkstone Park Follies
Lake Vyrnwy
Hay-on-Wye
World renowned book town and very good fudge.
Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Home of the industrial revolution and well worth a day trip out for sightseeing and walking around the Coalbrookdale area. Check out the Ironbridge Gorge Museums including Blists Hill Victorian Town, Jackfiueld Tile Museum, Coalport China Museum, Museum of Iron and the Gorge and more. Lots of great pubs and restaurants on offer too.
131 locals recommend
Ironbridge
Home of the industrial revolution and well worth a day trip out for sightseeing and walking around the Coalbrookdale area. Check out the Ironbridge Gorge Museums including Blists Hill Victorian Town, Jackfiueld Tile Museum, Coalport China Museum, Museum of Iron and the Gorge and more. Lots of great pubs and restaurants on offer too.
Wheely Wonderful Cycling
Bike hire in Ludlow.
Bishops Castle Town Hall Trust
High StreetPop into the town hall for tourist information about the area.