Things To Do
There are plenty things to do close to No.2 The Longbarn.
Eating Out
There are great local pubs close by serving real ales and excellent food, such as The Stiperstones Inn near Shrewsbury and The Stables, a traditional village pub in Hopesgate. Ludlow, a real attraction for food lovers is a 30-40 minute drive away. It has 2 Michelin starred restaurants, together with speciality food shops, markets and food fairs. You will be spoilt for choice.
Walking
The Longbarn is located in ideal walking country. The Stiperstones Ridge is made of quartzite which you can see sparkle on a sunny day; it's one of Shropshire's iconic features and a 'must-see' during your stay in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
The Mucklewick Walk takes you on a moderately long walk in the shadow of the Stiperstones Ridge National Nature Reserve, starting and finishing at the nearby Bog Visitor Centre (Britain's only gas-lit visitor centre) and passing Shelve Pool. You could try and spot lizard, brown hare or birds such as red grouse, skylark and wood warbler on your way.
For this walk and other routes you could take a Shropshire Hills Shuttle to explore the area. The Shuttles provide easy access into the Shropshire Hills for walking, sightseeing, pub lunches, picnics and more. Explore the Stiperstones landscape at a leisurely pace, discovering villages and hidden valleys, and relishing the far-reaching views from the high ground.
For more information about Shropshire walking, including maps, please visit www.shropshirewalking.co.uk
Fishing
There is a secluded 8 acre pool for guests to fish for coarse fish, wild carp, tench or roach. In northern Shropshire, ideal for a day trip from 2 The Longbarn, is The Mere at Ellesmere, the largest and most spectacular of nine glacial meres in this part of the county. The lakes attract thousands of visitors each year seeking fishing or boating. There is excellent coarse fishing on the Mere and also at the surrounding Blakemere, Whitemere, Newton Mere and Colemere.
Cycling
Discover hundreds of miles of National Cycle Network routes throughout Shropshire for you to 'get on 'yer bike' (so to speak!). Follow the routes from nearby towns such as Church Stretton and Shrewsbury and explore quiet lanes and muddy trails.
For more information about Shropshire cycling, including maps, please visit www.shropshirecycling.co.uk
