Moderate walking on varied surfaces, with some long days and regular ascents / descents.
The season for this holiday is:
09 April 2020 - 31 October 2020
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| °C | 6 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 7 |
| mm | 67 | 52 | 60 | 56 | 62 | 60 | 52 | 72 | 61 | 60 | 65 | 75 |
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4 nights: 09 April 2020 - 31 October 2020
Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above
| Starting | Price | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| 9 - 30 Apr 2020 | £475 | £195 |
| 1 May - 30 Sep 2020 # | £495 | £210 |
| 1 - 27 Oct 2020 | £475 | £195 |
| 3rd & 4th person discount | -£35 | |
| Single traveller supplement | £35 |
Please note: this holiday is not available to children under 12 years, nor are dogs permitted on Inntravel holidays
Included travel: transfer Ludlow-Bishop's Castle to collect car OR from/to Craven Arms or Ludlow railway stations
Room upgrades (£ per person per night)
| The Castle Hotel, Bishop's Castle | ||
|---|---|---|
| 'Master': 09 Apr - 31 Oct 2020 | £17 |
| The Cliffe at Dinham, Ludlow | ||
|---|---|---|
| 'Premium': 09 Apr - 31 Oct 2020 | £20 | |
| Standard plus: 09 Apr - 31 Oct 2020 | £8 | |
| Superior: 09 Apr - 31 Oct 2020 | £25 |
Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room
| The Castle Hotel, Bishop's Castle (B&B) | Double room | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| 09 Apr - 31 Oct 2020 | £86 | £126 |
| The Cliffe at Dinham, Ludlow (B&B) | Double room | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| 09 Apr - 31 Oct 2020 | £58 | £110 |
Connecting travel options - via Craven Arms station
| Outward route | Price per person |
Latest train arrival time |
|---|---|---|
| taxi Craven Arms station to hotel (0h20) | included | flexible |
| Homeward route | Price per person |
Earliest flight departure time |
|---|---|---|
| taxi hotel to Craven Arms station (0h10) | included | flexible |
Connecting travel options - via Ludlow station
| Outward route | Price per person |
Latest train arrival time |
|---|---|---|
| taxi Ludlow station to hotel (0h30) | included | flexible |
| Homeward route | Price per person |
Earliest train departure time |
|---|---|---|
| taxi hotel to Ludlow station (0h10) | included | flexible |
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As usual we found that our pace was a lot slower than suggested for the walks. We had a bit of a moment when one of the routes was blocked by bullocks, and we took a detour above them. There was a lot of mud so we were glad of our walking poles, waterproofs and high boots. Both hotels were in great locations, though the Castle Inn was especially good as the room was spacious and there was a hosepipe to wash our boots. The room in the Cliffe at Dinham was a little small, but I cannot fault the hospitality and the food was outstanding.
We loved the holiday. The hotels and locations are perfect - very comfortable, great food and very good service. The countryside is stunning and the walks cover lots of different terrains.
This was our first UK walk with Inntravel. It was easily up to the standard of the many Inntravel walks we have done on the continent. The organisation and arrangement, as always were first class. The accommodation was excellent, particularly The Castle Hotel in Bishops Castle. We lucked out on the weather and the walking was relaxing and peaceful. Thank you.
As usual we found that our pace was a lot slower than suggested for the walks. We had a bit of a moment when one of the routes was blocked by bullocks, and we took a detour above them. There was a lot of mud so we were glad of our walking poles, waterproofs and high boots. Both hotels were in great locations, though the Castle Inn was especially good as the room was spacious and there was a hosepipe to wash our boots. The room in the Cliffe at Dinham was a little small, but I cannot fault the hospitality and the food was outstanding.
We loved the holiday. The hotels and locations are perfect - very comfortable, great food and very good service. The countryside is stunning and the walks cover lots of different terrains.
This was our first UK walk with Inntravel. It was easily up to the standard of the many Inntravel walks we have done on the continent. The organisation and arrangement, as always were first class. The accommodation was excellent, particularly The Castle Hotel in Bishops Castle. We lucked out on the weather and the walking was relaxing and peaceful. Thank you.
Enjoyed the mix of country walking, historic castles and pretty villages. Especially enjoyed visiting Ludlow with its intriguing buildings. Hotels comfortable with very good food at each.
Another wonderful holiday with Inntravel. Shropshire is a beautiful part of the world and the walks were very enjoyable. The hotels were of excellent standard and the food was lovely. I would highly recommend this holiday.
Super walking, fine countryside, & great views, plus it was a treat to start all 3 days with castle visits. Clun & Stokesay castles were really special, and Ludlow Castle was great to explore, and offered marvelous views over the town.
An excellent break in a little known part of England (to us at least) - lovely scenery, villages and well chosen hotels. Good opportunities for castle watching as well as plenty of other olde English sites. We were particularly fortunate with the weather but a lovely trip and excellent walking.
Very good walking in an unspoilt and picturesque region (surprisingly few other people walking in the area).
Walking through rolling green hills and fields is pretty lyrical, punctuated by two really cool castles. The mileage, combined with the hills, isn’t trivial though! Inntravel is a pretty remarkable company: we’ve never had any problems with our arrangements (Switzerland, Italy, and now England).
Shropshire is a wonderful county for walking and has the advantage of few walkers as compared for instance with my home territory, the Peak District. Also it is full of interest and history: castles of all varieties, hill forts galore, ancient cottages and churches, etc. From a walker's point of view it was virtually dry after one of the wettest winters I have known.
A very enjoyable holiday. Definitely bring walking poles to assist up and down steep hills! Good food, lovely rooms and warm welcome at both hotels
Inntravel deliver again! The quality of the accommodation selected (the best in the area) is always spot on and accurately described. Walking notes are almost entirely accurate and clear (and where they aren't I know Inntravel take note and adjust - nature has a habit of changing the environment!). Logistics of hotels and taxi transfers always work brilliantly (have used Inntravel several times) - I'll be booking again for my next walking holiday!
If you want a very beautiful and peaceful walk taking in stunning views, a history tour coupled with excellent accommodation, then the Castles of the Shropshire Marches take some beating.
It is just our sort of thing to arrive in a town and have people ask us: "why are you HERE?!" That's what they said in Bishop's Castle, confirming that we were in an off-the-beaten path place, which we love. At night, it was so quiet there. Shropshire was definitely a highlight, Bishop's Castle especially so, and to our surprise, even the "big" town of Ludlow. As far as recommendations, your guidelines for gear are spot-on. We found the following extremely helpful: gators, water-proof shoes, quick drying clothing, hiking poles, wool socks, bandaids (plasters), water-proof backpack cover.
For us there were no highlights because everything was superb including scenery, accommodation, food and friendliness of everyone we came into contact with.
Does what it says on the tin.
An excellent walk through some truly beautiful countryside. Both hotels were very welcoming and the food was reasonably priced and of good quality. Well done Inntravel another excellent holiday.