SHROPSHIRE HILLS NATIONAL LANDSCAPE
(Formerly Shropshire Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty)
If you have not seen the Shropshire Hills National Landscape website (click here)– the new name for this designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Who's mission is to protect and regenerate this National Landscape and to make sure everyone can enjoy it.
SHROPSHIRE HILLS
Discover more information on the lovely border lands and towns that make up the Shropshire Hills click here
Discover more information on the lovely border lands and towns that make up the Shropshire Hills click here
WALK REFRESHMENT VENUES
HERBIES CAFE - BISHOP'S CASTLE
During the period of the Bishop's Castle Walking Festival 15th - 18th May 2025 we will open at 8am for pre walk refreshments and takeaway. Pre orders are welcome Tel 01588 638115
During the period of the Bishop's Castle Walking Festival 15th - 18th May 2025 we will open at 8am for pre walk refreshments and takeaway. Pre orders are welcome Tel 01588 638115
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SIX BELLS INN - BISHOP'S CASTLE
As in previous years we have arranged for a venue to have a beer, tea & cakes after your walk - Six Bells Inn!
Six Bells Opening times: 11am every day, closing time all depends on the business of the pub that day.
Food Service: It is likely that we will be serving food, possibly between 4-8pm in the evenings of Wednesday-Saturday. Friday and Saturday are our BBQ nights and Wednesday is our Fish and Chip Night. Thursdays we have a similar menu to Wednesday without the fish and chips. Ice cream, hot drinks and cake are available through the summer months .
Activities: We have live music every Sunday 5pm-7pm in the summer months.
Contact Details:
Landline: 01588 630144
Mandy’s Phone Number: 07971 213728
The Six Bells Website: https://www.sixbells-bc.co.uk/
The Six Bells Facebook: The Six Bells 2020
The Address: The Six Bells Church Street Bishop’s Castle SY9 5AA
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ACCOMMODATION - BISHOP'S CASTLE
For accommodation providers in and around Bishop’s Castle, visit:www.bishopscastleandbeyond.co.uk
For accommodation providers in and around Bishop’s Castle, visit:www.bishopscastleandbeyond.co.uk
CASTLE HOTEL, BISHOP'S CASTLE
The Castle Hotel in Bishop's Castle, Shropshire, has thirteen delightful en-suite bedrooms, three bustling bars, a fine oak panelled restaurant and one of the finest hotel gardens in Shropshire. Situated in a quiet little edge-of-town square too, so no passing traffic! Red Kites soar above the castle top terraced gardens. Dogs are very welcome and stay free of charge. We serve breakfast, lunch and Dinner everyday
The Castle Hotel in Bishop's Castle, Shropshire, has thirteen delightful en-suite bedrooms, three bustling bars, a fine oak panelled restaurant and one of the finest hotel gardens in Shropshire. Situated in a quiet little edge-of-town square too, so no passing traffic! Red Kites soar above the castle top terraced gardens. Dogs are very welcome and stay free of charge. We serve breakfast, lunch and Dinner everyday
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BISHOP'S CASTLE ROUND AND ABOUT - CHARITY WALK
19TH MAY - 1ST JUNE 2025
The BCWF committee would like to make it clear that this charity walk is not organised by the BCWF and this is inserted here for information only. We are showing this should visitors like to extend their stay in the Bishop's Castle area and enjoy these self guided walks.
Whether you like an amble or a scramble this event is for you. Taking in Bishop’s Castle and Clun, 23 miles of beautiful South Shropshire walks arrowed and also marked on 7 downloadable maps, with separate written guidance if you prefer.
Arrows are up for a fortnight. Pick the day/s you walk - part of the route or the whole challenge - it’s up to you! You can even have a go at one of our small trial circuits.
Entry is just £15 per person or £25 for a family. Income will be shared equally between Blood Cancer UK and Friends of Community College Bishop’s Castle.
Get your walking boots on and ready for the stunning May countryside. Click on our website below to join the walks. See you on the hills!
Round and About Walks Website:
https://ccbcshropshire.com/ccbc-friends-roundandabout/
ps. If you want to help us achieve our target (£5,000 this year) without walking, you can donate with GiftAid on our website.
Whether you like an amble or a scramble this event is for you. Taking in Bishop’s Castle and Clun, 23 miles of beautiful South Shropshire walks arrowed and also marked on 7 downloadable maps, with separate written guidance if you prefer.
Arrows are up for a fortnight. Pick the day/s you walk - part of the route or the whole challenge - it’s up to you! You can even have a go at one of our small trial circuits.
Entry is just £15 per person or £25 for a family. Income will be shared equally between Blood Cancer UK and Friends of Community College Bishop’s Castle.
Get your walking boots on and ready for the stunning May countryside. Click on our website below to join the walks. See you on the hills!
Round and About Walks Website:
https://ccbcshropshire.com/ccbc-friends-roundandabout/
ps. If you want to help us achieve our target (£5,000 this year) without walking, you can donate with GiftAid on our website.
WALKING FESTIVALS
Walking Festivals that may be of interest to you.
Crickhowell Walking Festival
Saturday 8th to Sunday 16th March 2025
www.crickhowellfestival.com
Kington Walks
Friday 25th - Sunday 27th April 2025
www.kingtonwalks.org
Talgarth Walking Festival
Friday 2nd - Monday 5th May 2025
www.talgarthwalkingfestival.org
Ironbridge Walking Festival
Saturday 3rd - Sunday 11th May 2025
www.ironbridgewalking.co.uk
Bishop’s Castle Walking Festival
Thursday 15th – Sunday 18th May 2025
www.bishopscastlewalkingfestival.co.uk
Winchcombe Festival
Friday 16th – Sunday 18th May 2025
www.winchcombewelcomeswalkers.com
Malvern Walking Festival
Saturday 24th May to Sunday 1st June 2025
www.malvernwalking.uk
Evesham Walking Festival
Wednesday 25th - Sunday 29th June 2025
https://www.eveshamwalkfest.org.uk
Ross Walking Festival
Friday 26th September – Sunday 28th September 2025
www. walkinginross.co.uk
Walking Festivals that may be of interest to you.
Crickhowell Walking Festival
Saturday 8th to Sunday 16th March 2025
www.crickhowellfestival.com
Kington Walks
Friday 25th - Sunday 27th April 2025
www.kingtonwalks.org
Talgarth Walking Festival
Friday 2nd - Monday 5th May 2025
www.talgarthwalkingfestival.org
Ironbridge Walking Festival
Saturday 3rd - Sunday 11th May 2025
www.ironbridgewalking.co.uk
Bishop’s Castle Walking Festival
Thursday 15th – Sunday 18th May 2025
www.bishopscastlewalkingfestival.co.uk
Winchcombe Festival
Friday 16th – Sunday 18th May 2025
www.winchcombewelcomeswalkers.com
Malvern Walking Festival
Saturday 24th May to Sunday 1st June 2025
www.malvernwalking.uk
Evesham Walking Festival
Wednesday 25th - Sunday 29th June 2025
https://www.eveshamwalkfest.org.uk
Ross Walking Festival
Friday 26th September – Sunday 28th September 2025
www. walkinginross.co.uk