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About Clun Forest

The beautiful Clun Forest lies in a remote part of Shropshire, it was once a Royal hunting ground for Kings, Princes and their fair ladies. Much of the old woodlands of those far off days has vanished with new woods being replanted mostly to the east of Clun. This is a spacious lonely area where wide moorlands are roamed by hardy Clun sheep. Endless miles of tranquillity are disturbed only by the call of the plover or the sweep of rising buzzards and ravens. Looking around it is difficult to think that this peaceful bracken covered area, dotted with farmhouses was once the scene of fierce fighting in the days of Border skirmishes. Offa's Dyke runs through here, and close-by stands Sowdley Wood, one of the most picturesque of all Shropshire's woodlands.

These woods are delightful places to visit, they share between them a wealth of flora and fauna, showing mosses, lichen and ferns. A stark contrast to the fresh green leaves of summer is provided by the autumnal showing of scarlet toadstools and puffballs. Nearby, bathed in sunlight, the Clun meanders on its way, watering fertile valleys and golden corn fields hemmed in by wood-capped hills.

Essentially a place of peace, these woods bordering with the Welsh marshes provide a paradise for walkers. There is much to explore and discover. The hills are full of Bronze-Age remains, stone circles, fragments of forts, hilltop settlements and long buried weapons and tools. It is a solitary place appealing to naturists and those with a sense of the mystique of long ago.

Clun Forest and nearby woodland provide a perfect place for a family day out or a romantic woodland walk.
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Clun, in the county of Shropshire (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction SE)
Rising at the side of the River Clun from which the town takes its name, this charming little place offers much of interest.
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Stokesay, in the county of Shropshire (13.9 miles, 22.3 km, direction E)
The village of Stokesay lies amid the soft rolling fields and wooded valley's of shropshire.
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Little Stretton, in the county of Shropshire (14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction E)
Little Stretton lies in a charming rural area a short distance from the old town of Church Stretton.
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Leebotwood, in the county of Shropshire (17.5 miles, 28.1 km, direction NE)
Charming village, lying north of Church Stretton within the shadow of the Long Mynd.
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Shobdon, in the county of Herefordshire (18.9 miles, 30.4 km, direction SE)
Shobdon, first mentioned in the Domesday Book, remains today, very much as it always has been, a great agricultural area.
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Kington, a Historic Market Town in the county of Herefordshire (19.1 miles, 30.7 km, direction S)
This is a small ancient market town sheltered by the Hergest Ridge which rises to a height of over 1,380 ft. The town is situated near the Welsh border, with the lovely River Arrow flowing through.
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Rhayader, in the county of Powys (19.1 miles, 30.8 km, direction SW)
Several roads converge on this peaceful market town on the upper Wye. It is an historic town which is renowned as an angling, pony trekking, walking and touring centre, it is also the nearest town to the beautiful Elan Valley Reservoirs.
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Ludlow, in the county of Shropshire (19.8 miles, 31.8 km, direction E)
Nestling on the banks of the rivers Corve and Theme Ludlow is a joyous town to visit at any time of year.
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Overton, in the county of Shropshire (19.9 miles, 32.0 km, direction SE)
Overton lies on a bend of the River Test a short distance from Ludlow.
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Pembridge, in the county of Herefordshire (20.4 miles, 32.9 km, direction SE)
Pembridge, is one of the prettiest villages in Herefordshire, it is thrice blessed for it stands in a trio of black and white villages famed for an abundance of quaint cottages and graceful houses.
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Accommodation & Hotels near Clun Forest

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Mellington Hall Hotel
The Horse & Jockey Inn
The Knighton Hotel
Longmynd Hotel
Old Downton Lodge
Guidfa House
Aleppo Merchant Inn
Glen Usk Hotel
The Metropole Hotel
The Hotel Commodore
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