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LEISURE  DRIVES
Drive 1 - Bridgnorth to Ludlow Drive 2 - Church Stretton to Welshpool Drive 3 - Following the Severn
Drive 4 - Shrewsbury to Church Stretton Drive 5 - Shrewsbury to Hodnet Drive 6 - Newport to Bridgnorth

We hope you enjoy your stay in Shropshire, and that you find that these Leisure Drives a fascinating way of discovering rural Shropshire and the border regions. We offer the following six routes:

Picture of Ludlow

Picture of Church Stretton

Picture of Buildwas Abbey

Picture of Shrewsbury

Ludlow

Church Stretton

Buildwas Abbey

Shrewsbury

1. Bridgnorth to Ludlow:
Bridgnorth in itself is a place well worthy of further attention. It is an ancient market town straddling the river Severn, comprising Low Town and High Town. Whichever way one approaches Ludlow the town is impressive. In reality Ludlow is one of Shropshire's new towns, as it was in the 11th century that the present town was built

2. Church Stretton to Welshpool:
Church Stretton is considered as Shropshire's gateway to the hills and whether coming from the north, south or east the fine views do make one's arrival in this area very exciting. Welshpool is a pleasant Welsh market town which stands on the banks of the river Severn

3. "Following the Severn':
No prizes for guessing the route of this drive - follow the river and see some wonderful areas of Shropshire on route!

4. Shrewsbury to Church Stretton:
You will pass through such picturesque villages as, Condover, Dorrington, and Minton each having its own unique features, which should give ample places to stop and ponder, or even picnic

5. Shrewsbury to Hodnet:
Taking you through an ever changing landscape. Take a walk around the river loop at Shrewsbury, from the castle upstream through the Quarry and back to the castle. Then instead of looking in the shops head off and enjoy

6. Newport to Bridgnorth:
Both towns offer their own points of interest, and should have something for every visitor

These extracts and drawings are used with kind permission of 'Shropshire Promotions'

For further information on any of the towns mentioned, please visit the GO2 'Maps and Towns' Pages