Events
Everything you want to know about the Storm the Castle duathlon
Are you ready for ‘Storm the Castle’? Known as a challenging course for runners and cyclists, it’s also a great family fun time.
29 March 2023
Walk, Bike & Paddle
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Shropshire Spring Walking Festivals
Get your boots on for four fabulous walking festivals exploring the best of the Shropshire countryside.
24 March 2023
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Point2 Guides: 5 miles of flowers on the Mortimer Forest Circular
Enjoy a quick Sunday jaunt around Ludlow’s Mortimer Forest and be amazed at the broad drifts of flowers and colour.
15 March 2023
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From Wigmore to the South Pole
What does an adventurer do for fun? Set off to challenge World Records or to create one, so meet Wigmore resident Dominic Renshaw.
6 February 2023
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Age no limit: Mountain biking
Steve Chapman, an enthusiast of mountain biking, discusses what he loves most about the sport and offers tips on getting started and the best trails in Shropshire.
10 October 2022
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Point2 Guides: The Haws Hill Circular Walk
Let’s take an easy amble near Tenbury Wells. It’s The Haws Hill 4.6 circular walk by Point2 Guide’s Andy Stevenson.
14 September 2022
Events
What’s on in and around Ludlow this June
Live well and spend the month of June with friends and family doing these fun activities.
31 May 2022
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Point2 Guides: Bucknell Circular Walk
Time for a ramble along the borders in nearby Bucknell with Point2 Guide’s Andy Stevenson who shares a 4.8 mile walk with pinewood bedecked hills, wide-open sheep pastures and the little River Redlake.
5 May 2022
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Point2 Guides: The Goggin Circular Walk
Point2 Guides’ Andy Stevenson offers up a moderate circular walk up to the fabulous Goggin Copse that begins at the historical St Bartholomew Church in Richard’s Castle.
22 February 2022
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The perfect half-term day out in Ludlow
LGL joins the fabulous team at Ludlow Castle to bring you great ideas for half-term from pizza baking and fossil hunting to nature trails and bike riding.
18 February 2022
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Point2 Guides: Kimbolton Circular Walk
Point2 Guide’s Andy Stevenson takes us on a bracing 5.5 mile route in a particularly lovely part of north Herefordshire, that involves ‘Godcakes’ and links to Welsh rebel prince Owain Glyndwr.
14 November 2021
Outdoors
Point2 Guides: Catherton Common Circular Walk
This circular walk around the foot slopes of Titterstone Clee is rewarded with spectacular views across the Marches and a stop-off at the ‘excellent’ Crown Inn at Hopton writes Andy Stevenson
21 October 2021
Outdoors
A good walk is easy to find with ‘Point2 Guides’
Pull on those hiking boots and hit a trail nearby or further afield with LGL’s new partner, Point2 Guides, created by Andy Stevenson, an outdoors-obsessed design lecturer.
15 September 2021
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Everything you need to know about Mortimer Forest
During lockdown Mortimer Forest proved to be even more of a welcome retreat. Here, Lynn Daley, Community Ranger, covering the Marches reveals everything you need to know – and more – about the natural treasure on our doorsteps, including the tricky question of pine martens.
27 June 2021
Outdoors
3 lovely spots for wild swimming or canoeing
No better time than now to discover the fun of wild swimming in Ludlow and around the Marches, here are three picks.
14 June 2021
Self-catering
Stay and walk: Wilde Lodge, Knighton
It’s Wilde Lodge’s turn to share a great walk intriguingly called “the bat hotel loop”. This fabulous accommodation is just over 20 minutes away from Ludlow in Knighton.
12 March 2021
Self-catering
Stay and walk: Abdon Ramblers Retreat, Brown Clee
Nicola, owner of Abdon Ramblers Retreat in Brown Clee, shares a walk from the accommodation’s doorstep in the second of our “stay and walk” series featuring recommended walks by owners of hoilday lets in the Ludlow area.
25 February 2021
Outdoors
Stay and walk: Pillarbox Farm Cottages, Haytons Bent
Owners of local holidays lets and B&Bs share their favourite walks right from the doorstep in our new series: “Stay and walk”.
16 February 2021
Outdoors
6 quick tips for walking safely in the countryside
We love heading outdoors. It’s been a boon during lockdown but walkers are encouraged to do so safely, mindful of our environment and avoiding crops.
21 January 2021
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Take a hike: Downton Castle walk
Laura Bradley heads a few minutes drive outside Ludlow to do a leisurely, just over 4-mile walk that takes in views of Downton Castle, Downton Gorge and a weir.
13 December 2020
Outdoors
Take a hike: Pokehouse Wood walk, Croft Castle
Explore Croft Castle’s Pokehouse Wood walk in nearby Aymestrey and don’t forget to bring a flask of something warm while enjoying the views, writes Laura Bradley.
3 November 2020
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3 great autumn walks for visitors to Ludlow
Visiting Ludlow for the first time? Boost your energy with three great feel-good walks this autumn.
7 October 2020
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5 family outdoor activities to enjoy in the Ludlow area
Take the kids outdoors and enjoy a range of activities in the splendour of our countryside. Here are five adventure companies within a short distance of Ludlow ready to make your family happy.
24 July 2020
Festivals & Fayres
The Church Stretton Walking Festival 2019
Take a hike, literally with the Church Stretton Walking Festival from 20-23 June. Known for its beauty and diversity of walks, head to the Long Mynd, choose how strenous a walk you would like and even do a star gaze evening
5 June 2019
Outdoors
Hidden gem walks: Flounders’ Folly
Dave Wright, owner of School House B&B, highlights a walk around the landmark Flounders’ Folly near Craven Arms
26 April 2019
Ready to ride your bike in Ludlow? Beginners’ tips
You may be ready to cycle but is your bike ready? Here are some tips on what to do to get yourself mentally prepared and cycle ready
28 January 2019
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Take a wintry walk…in Clun
If you are looking for a place of natural beauty, stunning walks and the usual bit of medieval history explore the village of Clun over the holiday season writes Dave Wright, owner of the School House B&B.
3 December 2018
Art, Music & Culture
let’s do…4 things in September
Here are our top picks for September as we eke out the last of summer before moving into Autumn and the need for extra layers! As these activities show, there are still plenty of reasons to stay outdoors and to keep us moving
11 September 2018
Walk, bike, paddle
A visual walk: 3-mile loop Mary Knoll, Elan, Bringewood
Sharing the best walks with pictures take in the loop beginning at Mary Knoll through the Elan Valley up through Bringewood and back to the start.
24 May 2018
Walk, bike, paddle
Joy of cycling in Shropshire
It’s Easter and some of us are ready to hop on to a bike to celebrate its beginning. Kay Dartnell of Wheely Wonderful describes why Teme Valley is an ideal location for cyclists of all abilities.
21 March 2018