Moderate walking on varied surfaces, with some long days and regular ascents / descents.
The season for this holiday is:
01 August 2020 - 31 October 2020
09 April 2021 - 31 October 2021
| 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: 01 August 2020 - 31 October 2020 & 09 April 2021 - 31 October 2021
Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above
| Starting | Price | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug - 30 Sep 2020 # | £495 | £210 |
| 1 - 27 Oct 2020 | £475 | £195 |
| 9 - 30 Apr 2021 | £475 | £195 |
| 1 May - 30 Sep 2021 # | £495 | £210 |
| 1 - 27 Oct 2021 | £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': 01 Aug - 31 Oct 2020 | £17 | |
| 'Master': 09 Apr - 31 Oct 2021 | £17 |
| The Cliffe at Dinham, Ludlow | ||
|---|---|---|
| 'Premium': 01 Aug - 31 Oct 2020 | £20 | |
| 'Premium': 09 Apr - 31 Oct 2021 | £20 | |
| Standard plus: 01 Aug - 31 Oct 2020 | £8 | |
| Standard plus: 09 Apr - 31 Oct 2021 | £8 | |
| Superior: 01 Aug - 31 Oct 2020 | £25 | |
| Superior: 09 Apr - 31 Oct 2021 | £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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug - 31 Oct 2020 | £86 | £126 |
| 09 Apr - 31 Oct 2021 | £86 | £126 |
| The Cliffe at Dinham, Ludlow (B&B) | Double room | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug - 31 Oct 2020 | £58 | £110 |
| 09 Apr - 31 Oct 2021 | £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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After travelling with Inntravel for over 14 years this was our first UK holiday. The quality of the walks, hotels and transfers was to their usual high standards and we will definitely be looking at a UK walk in the spring.
An excellent short break in a part of the country I did not know at all. The background notes on the area were particularly good, I really enjoyed reading about the area before I went and whilst on the holiday. Both hotels were good and I felt very safe.
Both hotels were excellent. You could warn people that if they wish to visit English Heritage sites you should get a visit time on-line beforehand.
After travelling with Inntravel for over 14 years this was our first UK holiday. The quality of the walks, hotels and transfers was to their usual high standards and we will definitely be looking at a UK walk in the spring.
An excellent short break in a part of the country I did not know at all. The background notes on the area were particularly good, I really enjoyed reading about the area before I went and whilst on the holiday. Both hotels were good and I felt very safe.
Both hotels were excellent. You could warn people that if they wish to visit English Heritage sites you should get a visit time on-line beforehand.
The walks are through farmlands and meadows, with plenty of lovely views and historical interest. It can be quite muddy so robust footwear is needed. Locally sourced food is a feature and very welcome.
You need to pre-book online for Stokesay Castle at present and it is best to prebook Ludlow restaurants in advance, although the food is excellent at The Cliffe. The Castle Hotel in Bishop's Castle is full of character, we had a lovely room overlooking the Shropshire hills - very inviting for walking the next day.
We had a good holiday walking in the Shropshire hills. Out of the suggested walks provided by Inntravel the one from Clun to Bishop's Castle was our favourite. The walk from Stokesay Castle to Ludlow was good in parts, through woodland but there was a longish stretch on the road and a lot of plodding along the edge of huge fields. It probably didn't help that it rained for most of the walk. Both hotels were very good although The Castle had a lot more atmosphere than The Cliffe. The food at both was also very good. We'd also recommend The Three Tuns in Bishop's Castle and Bistro No7 in Ludlow. We drove to Shropshire and had a lovely walk at the Stiperstones before going to Bishop's Castle. We also amended our pick up time from The Cliffe to 9:30, picked up our car from Bishop's Castle and then headed to the Carding Mill Valley just outside Church Stretton. The walk we had there was fabulous. I could have almost believed I was in the Alps at points in the walk. The taxi transfers were very good and the driver very helpful.
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!