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Airport Birmingham
Train station Church Stretton Train Station 14.00 km
Car Car essential

How to get there

A car is essential for exploring the local market towns and bringing luggage/supplies. There are regular buses to/from Shrewsbury from Bishop Castle. Masses of great walking and cycling. The property is in a vast valley which makes for a wonderful walking/cycling circuit, approx. 7K.

There is a private, flat flagstone entrance and guest parking on a private drive for up to two cars directly outside The Shippen.

The detached property is surrounded by the most beautiful Shropshire landscape. With miles and miles of beautiful countryside and woodland with stunning views and star-filled night skies, and a brook for paddling at the bottom of the valley, the immediate area is absolutely stunning.

Steeped in peace and quiet, the Shippen is located within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with Sites of Special Scientific Interest very close by. It’s ideal for walkers, cyclists, nature lovers and kite flyers or those seeking deep peace and quiet. The Shropshire Way runs alongside the main house. The Stiperstones and the Long Mynd are just a few minutes drive away.

Activities near Bishops Castle

Sports Horse riding
Great for Walking holidays, Rural or countryside holidays, Cycling holidays

Getting around

A car is essential for exploring the local market towns and bringing luggage/supplies. There are regular buses to/from Shrewsbury from Bishop Castle (Minsterley Motors). Masses of great walking and cycling. The property is in a valley which makes a wonderful walking/cycling circuit, approx. 7K.