Welcome to Cruckmeole

Cruckmeole is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of the town of Shrewsbury and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The name Cruckmeole is derived from the Old English words "croc" meaning crooked and "m?l" meaning landmark or boundary. The village is known for its historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Cruckmeole Manor, which dates back to the 16th century.

Cruckmeole is a popular destination for walkers and hikers, with many scenic routes and trails in the surrounding countryside. The village is also home to a number of local businesses, including a pub, a post office, and a village hall. The pub, The Three Horseshoes, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, serving traditional pub food and a range of local ales and ciders.

Despite its small size, Cruckmeole has a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include the annual Cruckmeole Village Fete, which features live music, food stalls, and a range of family-friendly activities. The village also has a cricket team, which plays in the local league, and a thriving gardening club, which organizes regular events and competitions. Overall, Cruckmeole is a charming and welcoming village, with a rich history and a strong sense of community spirit.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 10.2°C

Feels Like: 7.1°C

Wind: 16.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Thomas And St Anne C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hannah Mcgrath	Cruckmeole Hanwood Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 8JN 01743860400 School Website
The Fitzroy Academy Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mrs Kim Mcconnell	Cruckton Shrewsbury SY5 8PR 1939210040 School Website
Longden C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Sally Johnson	Plealey Road Longden Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 8EX 01743860480 School Website
Trinity C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Jack Pittaway	Butt Lane Ford Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9LG 01743850227 School Website
Oxon C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Rogers	Racecourse Lane Bicton Heath Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 5BJ 01743351948 School Website
Mary Webb School And Science College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Peter Lowe - Werrell	Pontesbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0TG 1743792100 School Website
Oakmeadow Church Of England Primary And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Hill	Longmeadow Site Bayston Hill Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 0NU 1743875020 School Website
Pontesbury C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Langford	Bogey Lane Pontesbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0TF 01743790226 School Website
Radbrook Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Kate Linnell	Calverton Way Bank Farm Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 6DZ 1743232895 School Website
Meole Brace School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Alan Doust	Longden Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 9DW 1743235961 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shrewsbury Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ 4.46 Miles

Yorton Station Road, Yorton, Shropshire, SY4 3EP 9.95 Miles

Church Stretton Station Approach, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PG 10.08 Miles

Welshpool Adjacent To Welshpool Relief Road, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7AZ 12.52 Miles

Wem Aston Road, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5AZ 13.20 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A A A Shrewsbury Taxis 01743 244555 10 Leyburn Av, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8TP 3.46 Miles
Tonys Taxis And Courior Services 07773 949821 4 Shomere Crescent, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 9PF 3.47 Miles
Access Cars Ltd 01743 545454 Unit A, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8LN 4.01 Miles
Windsor Taxis 01743 233456 8 Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2AE 4.34 Miles
Vincents Taxis 01743 367777 8 Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2AE 4.34 Miles
Bibbys Taxis 01743 366666 Chester St, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1NX 4.37 Miles
Station Taxis 01743 343305 Shrewsbury Railway Station, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ 4.42 Miles
Bruces Taxis 01743 545464 Shrewsbury Railway Station, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ 4.42 Miles
Comet Cars 01743 344444 27 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2EE 4.48 Miles
Limoz 01743 359470 St Michael's St, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2ES 4.60 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cruckmeole Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hanwood Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Pound Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cruckton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hanwood North Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lea Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Arscott Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hanwood Bank Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Halston Cross Roads Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hinton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Annscroft Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Plealey Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Annscroft Cross Roads Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Exfords Heath Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shoot Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Ford	The Village Ford Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9LG
Mytton Oak Medical Pract. 01743 362223	Mytton Oak Medical Pract. Mytton Oak Surgery Racecourse Lane Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY3 5LZ
Pontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice 01743 790325	Pontesbury Medical Prac Hall Bank, Pontesbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0RF
Shropshire Bcsc 01743 261000	Mytton Oak Road Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ
Urgent Treatment Centre 01743 261180	Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Mytton Oak Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 8XQ

Local Stores

Bicton Heath
Bicton Heath Shopping Centre
Welshpool Road
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY3 5AD
01743 365629
Store Website
2.82 miles

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SPAR Bayston Hill
15
Lansdowne Road
Bayston Hill
Shrewsbury
SY3 0HX
01743 872788
Store Website
3.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Shropshire Farm Vets Ltd
Unit 3, The Depot Hanwood Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 8NY 01743 860 920 farm@shropshirefarmvets.com Website 1.43 miles
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The Animal Health Centre
105 Longden Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 9DZ 01743 369 999 contact@animalhealthvets.co.uk Website 2.90 miles
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Poultry Health Services
Quarry Veterinary Practice 57 Lythwood Road Bayston Hill Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 0NA 01829 740639 barton@poultryhealthservices.com Website 3.19 miles

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Quarry Veterinary Group
57 Lythwood Road Bayston Hill Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 0NA 01743 873651 quarryvets@lineone.net 3.19 miles

Animals Treated
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Copthorne Veterinary Clinic
114 Copthorne Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 8NA 01743 360614 hello@shrewsburyvets.com Website 3.64 miles
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Shrewsbury Meole Brace Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 13, Brace Retail Park Hereford Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 9NB 01743 264 040 shrewsburymeolebrace@vets4pets.com Website 3.85 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Battlefield
Two Dog Walking Routes, Long And Short. Leading Too Mary Magdalene Church. Free Parking. Scenic, Peaceful. If You Go Through The Church Yard It Leads To Battlefield Farm Shop, Falconry And Cafe. The Cafe Also Serves Outdoor, So Dog Friendly. Shrewsbury Lancashire 6.52 miles

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Haughmond Hill Shropshire
4 Great Walks, The Furthest Is 1 Hour 15 Mins And I Think The Shortest Was 20 Mins. We Could Let The Dog Off All The Way Round. Marked Route All The Way And Amazing Views. Car Park Charges But Not To Bad And An Amazing Cafe With Lovely Food And Lots Of Picnic Benches Also You Can Buy Frozen Yoghurt And Other Treats For Your Dog. Shrewsbury Lancashire 7.70 miles

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Haughmond Hill
Lovely Walk And Very Dog Friendly. (Always Lots Of Dogs About) There Are Different Routes To Take And A Lovely Cafe That Sells Bags Of Doggie Sausage. Car Park Charges Do Apply. I Highly Recommend Haughmond Hill. Haughmond Hill Car Park Lancashire 7.80 miles Look For Cafe Sign On The Turning In To The Lane. Go Past The Quarry On The Right And You Will See The Car Park.

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Stiper Stones Circle
This A Circular 5 Mile Walk Up To The Nipstone Rock, Along The Brow Of The Hill, Past The Stiper Stones And Then Back Down To The Ca Park. There A Number Of Opportunities To Make The Route Longer Or Shorter To Suit Your Needs. Unnamed Road Lancashire 8.62 miles Park At The Bog Car Park, Just Past The Visitor Centre (Grid Ref: So 357 977).

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Long Mynd
This 9.6 Mile Walk Is An Easy Route Following The Crest Of The Long Mynd With No Hard Climbs. There Are Plenty Of Opportunities To Deviate Off To Create Shorter, Longer Of More Challenging Walks. 8.86 miles Park In The Shooting Box Car Park, Cross The Road And Follow The Jack Mytton Way (Named After A 19Th Century Mp Who Quit After 2 Hours In The House Of Commons) South To Pole Bank And Keep Going.

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The Wrekin
Around The Bottom Of The Wrekin. The Wrekin Lancashire 12.26 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-14.1°C	-16.2°C	-16.9°C	-19.1°C	-20.7°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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