Church Stretton is an historic Market Town situated in the heart of the South Shropshire hills on the English/Welsh border known as The Marches. It is the only town in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the first Walkers are Welcome town in the Midlands and a Fairtrade town. The area is renowned worldwide for its geology, with some of the oldest rock formations in existence.
Church Stretton and its picturesque surrounding villages forms an excellent base for the country lover and sportsman alike at all times of the year whether hikers, horse riders, mountain bikers, or naturalists . The Long Mynd rising above the west of the town is renowned for gliding, hang gliding and paragliding, and boasts the second highest golf course in England. The beautiful countryside, with its wild uplands and breathtaking views, features prominently in the books of Mary Webb, A E Housman, and Malcolm Saville. Aside of all the general pleasantness of Church Stretton and the surrounding area, the local mountains have become a special training ground for regional Royal Marines Commandos and paratroopers wishing to undergo the UK Special Forces 'Selection program. On any weekend, at any time of the year, come rain or shine, if you find yourselves on the toughest and highest slopes, there's a very strong chance you'll encounter an exhausted looking man dressed in camouflage with a heavy looking load on his back.
We will soon be announcing our own personal our own B and B and camping site recommendations, in the mean time For me information on the town, places to stay and the surrounding hills and countryside, please visit http://www.churchstretton.co.uk/
Church Stretton and its picturesque surrounding villages forms an excellent base for the country lover and sportsman alike at all times of the year whether hikers, horse riders, mountain bikers, or naturalists . The Long Mynd rising above the west of the town is renowned for gliding, hang gliding and paragliding, and boasts the second highest golf course in England. The beautiful countryside, with its wild uplands and breathtaking views, features prominently in the books of Mary Webb, A E Housman, and Malcolm Saville. Aside of all the general pleasantness of Church Stretton and the surrounding area, the local mountains have become a special training ground for regional Royal Marines Commandos and paratroopers wishing to undergo the UK Special Forces 'Selection program. On any weekend, at any time of the year, come rain or shine, if you find yourselves on the toughest and highest slopes, there's a very strong chance you'll encounter an exhausted looking man dressed in camouflage with a heavy looking load on his back.
We will soon be announcing our own personal our own B and B and camping site recommendations, in the mean time For me information on the town, places to stay and the surrounding hills and countryside, please visit http://www.churchstretton.co.uk/