What to do and see in Shropshire, England: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas

May 22, 2022 Kelli Reichel

Discover the best top things to do in Shropshire, United Kingdom including Hawks on Walks, Battlefield Falconry Centre, Mad House Farm - Alpaca Picnics, Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Caer Caradoc, Shropshire Falconry Ltd, Exotic Zoo, RSPB Lake Vyrnwy, Stiperstones Nature Reserve, Clee Hills.
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1. Hawks on Walks

Battlefield 1403 Farm Shop, Shrewsbury England +44 7866 926184 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 81 reviews

Hawks on Walks

2. Battlefield Falconry Centre

Upper Battlefield, Shrewsbury England +44 1939 210204 http://www.battlefieldfalconrycentre.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 836 reviews

Battlefield Falconry Centre

Reviewed By Sashsly - Bayston Hill, United Kingdom

today i went on a falconry experience and had a brilliant time i defo recommend this experience 5⭐️ mark was very good answers all of my questions as i have a passion for birds of pray as i would like one of my own

3. Mad House Farm - Alpaca Picnics

Mad House Farm, Broseley, Telford England +44 7852 364099
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Mad House Farm - Alpaca Picnics

4. Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Unit 9 Drovers House, The Auction Yard, Craven Arms SY7 9BZ England +44 1743 254740 [email protected] http://www.shropshirehillsaonb.co.uk
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5.0 based on 47 reviews

Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

The Shropshire Hills is a nationally important landscape. The hills, rolling farmland, woods and river valleys of this varied and special landscape are rich in geology and wildlife and ingrained with heritage. Off the beaten track and tranquil, this is a living, working place, loved by locals and visitors alike for its quality of environment, for walking and outdoor activities and for relaxation and inspiration.

Reviewed By lolseypol - Greater London, United Kingdom

We stayed in Shifnal, and visited Shrewsbury, Ironbridge and Ludlow. Everyone we spoke to, from parking attendants, bar staff, and cafe workers were so friendly and helpful. They were so proud of where they lived and wanted to share the very best with us. Such lovely people, such beautiful countryside. A really great break away.

5. Caer Caradoc

Cwms Lane, Church Stretton SY6 7JT England
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5.0 based on 54 reviews

Caer Caradoc

Reviewed By perlogalism - Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

My wife talked me into this walk. If you want to park close, there's a track coming out of a sharp bend in the village of Willstone (488,953 on OS217). Only space for 4 or 5 cars and it's a rough track. Anyway, the summit is a very easy walk from there but stilll takes in some spectacular scenery. We were very lucky to see 3 pairs of Kestrels playing on the wind. Lots of fungi as well being mid September. It was a clear day and the views from the summit were everything you've heard. Stunning! Recommend you take a pair of binoculars to make out details across the valley to Carding Mill Valley and beyond. We'd intended to walk off to the south and then pick up the track back to the car but having got to the track in good time and feeling envigorated, we opted for a climb up to Willstone hill and the Battlestones there. Again, a lovely walk but my wife insisted that we not take the direct descent and instead find the footpath further on.... Needless to say that was a mistake and we ended up wading through the chest high bracken that someone else reported! On the plus side, we did find the biggest Parasol mushrooms we've ever seen! Back to the track and the car and I'm grateful we didn't park in Cardington. Just under 6 miles which was enough for an out-of-shape near pensioner. As it was luchtime, we repaired to the excellent Royal Oak in Cardington which I can heartily recommend. Great day out!

6. Shropshire Falconry Ltd

Holly Bank The Foxholes Near Wem, Shrewsbury SY4 5UJ England +44 1939 236541 [email protected] http://www.shropshirefalconry.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 151 reviews

Shropshire Falconry Ltd

Reviewed By D1904PTkerryb

A fantastic owl experience again yesterday with lovely Lisa. Our 5th visit so far. Thanks for another wonderful hands on 90 minutes flying all the super cute owls. I only wish we lived closer so we could come even more often

7. Exotic Zoo

Hinkshay Road, Dawley Lakeside Plant Centre, Telford TF4 3GZ England +44 1952 371570 [email protected] http://www.exoticzoo.co.uk
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5.0 based on 425 reviews

Exotic Zoo

Please note our opening hours on christmas eve are 11am-2pm (Last entry at 1pm) The zoo is then closed throughout January. We will announce an open date soon. Exotic Zoo is one of Telford's best kept secrets, a real gem winning the hearts of visitors to this small and interactive zoo. Meet our friendly staff as you explore the zoo and find out all about the animals they are working with today. As a community zoo with entry only £4 for children and £5 for adults, you will be wanting to visit again and again.

Reviewed By JANEYfromBUCKS

Amazing place, highly recommend. We enjoyed the family VIP experience with head keeper Ryan, who made the day out one of our best family trips ever! He was extremely knowledgeable, great fun and fantastic with the animals. Great to see so many beautiful animals so happy and healthy.

8. RSPB Lake Vyrnwy

Bryn Awel Llanwddyn, Oswestry SY10 0LZ England +44 1691 870278 [email protected] http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/find-a-reserve/reserves-a-z/reserves-by-name/l/lakevyrnwy/
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5.0 based on 35 reviews

RSPB Lake Vyrnwy

Our visitors' centre and gift shop are the ideal places to start your visit. Join a trail through the woodland and birds are soon all around you. You can see and hear pied flycatchers and redstarts, while dippers nest by the lake, and above you ravens, buzzards and peregrines soar in the skies. There's plenty for children including nestbox and animal trails, and a wild playground.

Reviewed By CUMBRIAVIEW - Conwy, United Kingdom

It is lovely area to visit with plenty of walking and cycling tracks in an area which has outstanding beauty mixed with the marvels of engineering which are a necessity. There is quite a lot to see here so allow a few hours and don't forget to visit the cafe and the visitor centre

9. Stiperstones Nature Reserve

Shrewsbury SY2 6AH England +44 1743 792294 http://www.shropshirehillsaonb.co.uk/enjoying-the-shropshire-hills/walking
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4.5 based on 199 reviews

Stiperstones Nature Reserve

Reviewed By jeans628

Quite simply - stunningly beautiful scenery -this is prime walking country with outstanding views. The roads are well maintained and traffic light. Free parking and easy access. On this occasion I drove through but will definitely revisit when in the county

10. Clee Hills

Cleobury Mortimer, Ludlow England +44 1384 812830 http://www.ludlow.org.uk/walking.html
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4.5 based on 203 reviews

Clee Hills

Reviewed By daktari_on_safari - Southampton, United Kingdom

Having known A E Housman's cycle of poems "A Shropshire Lad" since I was at school (in the 1960s) I had long wanted to visit the Clee Hills - and see those "blue remembered hills" for myself. I was not disappointed - a fantastic view.

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