Things to do and places to visit in the Shropshire countryside

Shropshire is the perfect place to get out and about in the countryside and to enjoy yourself whatever your interest. There are links on this page to further details about what you can do in the Shropshire countryside.
Please remember when out in the countryside to always follow the Countryside Code.
Follow this link to find out more about planning your visit.

Walking
Shropshire's varied landscape offers numerous opportunities for walking. From the Offa's Dyke National Trail to circular walks in picturesque villages and parishes. In Shropshire there is something for everyone.

Family Walking Series
Why not Try the new Family Walking series for short circular walks aimed at families with small children starting from some of our countryside sites. Follow the circular routes link below for more information and to download the leaflets.

Accessible countryside sites and trails for people with a disability
The Countryside Access Team has produced a new leaflet entitled The Wheelchair Users Guide to Accessible Countryside Sites and Trails in Shropshire and the Borderlands.

The guide contains information on Countryside Sites and Trails which can be used by someone in a wheelchair, families with pushchairs and other people with disabilities. Please follow the link on this page for more information and to download the leaflet.

Cycling
Discover places to cycle up, down and around within the County.
Did you know that the bridleway network can be used by those on bicycles.

Horseriding
Find a variety of opportunities which will give you and your horse a change of scenery, make use of the many bridleways and quiet lanes including the Jack Mytton Way and Sabrina Way long distance routes as well as circular routes within the County.

Countryside Heritage Sites
Why not start your trip into the countryside from one of our 16 countryside heritage sites. These sites provide good access and the opportunity to discover some of Shropshire's natural habitats and industrial heritage.

The Countryside Code
The Countryside Code has been revamped and information is available from the countrysideaccess website, follow the link on this page for further information.

advice for the Public

• be safe - plan ahead and follow any signs
• leave gates and property as you find them
• protect plants and animals, and take your litter home
• keep dogs under close control
• consider other people

If you follow the Countryside Code wherever you go, you'll get the best enjoyment possible and you'll help to protect the countryside now and for future generations.

Planning your visit

Maps

Visit our ShropMap pages for further geographical information.

Ordnance Survey Explorer series are the best (orange covers). These are available at most bookshops or direct from the Ordnance Survey.
Those that cover Shropshire are as follows: OS Sheet Number 201 Knighton and Presteigne, 203 Ludlow, 216 Welshpool and Montgomery, 217 Longmynd and Wenlock Edge, 218 Wyre Forest and Kidderminster, 240 Oswestry, 241 Shrewsbury, 242 Telford, Ironbridge and The Wrekin, 243 Market Drayton, 257 Crewe and Nantwich

Also available is the Landranger (pink cover) series, but there is less detail (for instance field boundaries are not shown), and therefore they are less suitable for finding your way across the countryside.

Public rights of way are depicted on the legal Definitive Map. This may be consulted at the county council's Countryside Access office in Shirehall, Shrewsbury - please contact us if you would like to visit.

Further Information:
Further information about planning your break and where to stay in Shropshire is available from the Shropshire Tourism website.