GO2 Leisure Drive 1 - Bridgnorth to Ludlow
From Bridgnorth, Turn left on the B4363 sign posted Cleobury Mortimer, Turn left SP Highley

Eardington
The doomsday book mentions a mill, and today it is one of the few places left in the country where flour is still ground in the traditional way, by water power. Daniel's Mill perhaps stands on the very site of the one mentioned in the doomsday survey, and has been used for a variety of purposes over the years.

Chelmarsh
Chelmarsh Church, which dates mainly from the 14th century, is dedicated to St. Peter, and was built on the site of an earlier structure. It has been described as one of the finest pieces of medieval architecture in Shropshire, and is worthy of study by anyone interested in church architecture.

Highley
Highley is the nearest that Shropshire has to an industrial mining village, with its many rows of terraced houses reminiscent of those in the north of England or Wales. The mines have long ago closed, but despite this the village has not died as many have done after losing their industry. Instead it has expanded into probably the largest village in Shropshire, with an equally large and active community. After passing terraced houses on the left, turn right halfway round a left-hand bend. This road dips down to cross a stream which wends its way through a dingle.

Billingsley
The village itself, which straddles a ridge with extensive views of surrounding parishes, is a mixture of old and new.
It was once a mining area, as it was part of the Forest of Wyre Coalfield. Mining was not the only industry, as iron was also smelted here. An impressive two and a half mile long incline plane is said to have connected the iron works with the river at Stanley in neighbouring Highley. Turn left at the T-junction, and Turn right where the road crosses a stream SP Chorley.

Chorley
A pleasant hamlet in the parish of Stottesdon. Turn left at the T-junction SP Stottesdon.

Stottesdon
The village lies on a staggered road junction and seems to sprawl in a pleasant and quiet manner as it has steadily expanded over the years. The church is dedicated to St. Mary, and, justifiably, is often referred to as one of the most important in the district.

Turn right SP Cleobury North, Turn left SP Oreton. Bear right at Y-junction. Turn left up road "not suitable for long vehicles", which is rather steep and winding.

Farlow
The church stands at the top of the hill with the bulk of the tiny village, the remainder of which lies at the bottom of the steep hill. Straight over at X-roads. Turn right SP Hopton Wafers. Turn right SP Hopton Wafers.

Hopton Wafers
The church stands on a small rise and is dedicated to St. Michael. A church was first mentioned here in 1236, but the present structure is mainly 19th century. Inside the church is a handsome monument to Thomas Botfield, whose family were amongst the pioneers of the coal mining industry in Shropshire. Turn left SP Cleobury Mortimer. Turn left at the T-junction by the Crown Inn.

Cleobury Mortimer
A delightful village well worthy of a look. Turn by the Q8 Garage SP Milson.

Milson
The church has a Norman nave and chancel. Beside it is an impressive Tudor farmhouse. Turn left SP Boraston.

Boraston
The village is little more than a cluster of farm buildings and houses around a road junction, but many of these houses are well preserved timber-framed structures and others are of substantial red brick. Turn right at T-junction SP Tenbury.

Burford & Tenbury Wells
Burford is only separated from Tenbury Wells and Worcestershire by the river, where a substantial bridge spans the Teme. It was the ford across the river that gave the village its name and was the site of a fortified Roman settlement. Turn right SP Bleathwood. Turn left at the X-roads SP Ashford Carbonel. Turn left SP Ashford Carbonel.

Ashford Carbonel
A peaceful village lying in a cul-de-sac. 12th & 13th century church with magnificent yew trees in the churchyard. Retrace route and turn left at the T-junction. Straight on at junction with the A49. Straight on at X-roads.

Richard's Castle
There is little left of this once important fortification, but one can imagine the scene when the castle stood amongst magnificent forests. The church is dedicated to St. Bartholomew and is a magnificent mediaeval structure. Turn right SP Goggin & Elton. Turn right at the triangle junction SP Ludlow.

Mortimer Forest
A magnificent forest with marked walks, visitor centre and car parks.

Whitcliffe Common
The common, high above the town of Ludlow, gives magnificent views over the town to the north. Turn left beside the Common and Descend to cross the river into Ludlow.

The approximate distance of this drive is 50 miles
The most direct route is via the B4364 from Bridgnorth to Ludlow