Welcome to Hope Bowdler

Hope Bowdler is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated in the heart of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which makes it a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and scenic retreat. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and dense forests, which provide ample opportunities for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Hope Bowdler Parish Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

Despite its small size, Hope Bowdler has a rich history that dates back to the Roman era. The village was once an important center for the wool trade, and many of its historic buildings were built during this time. Today, the village is known for its picturesque beauty and tranquil atmosphere, which make it a popular destination for those who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Visitors to the village can enjoy a range of activities, including hiking, cycling, fishing, and birdwatching, as well as exploring the local history and culture.

Overall, Hope Bowdler is a charming and peaceful village that offers visitors a chance to experience the natural beauty and rich history of Shropshire. Whether you are looking for a relaxing getaway or an active outdoor adventure, this village has something to offer everyone. So if you are planning a trip to Shropshire, be sure to add Hope Bowdler to your itinerary and discover all that this beautiful village has to offer.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 5.3°C

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Wind: 12.1 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School Details
Church Stretton School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr John Parr
Shrewsbury Road
Church Stretton
Shropshire
SY6 6EX
01694722209
School Website
St Lawrence C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Alan Brannen
Shrewsbury Road
Church Stretton
Shropshire
SY6 6EX
01694722682
School Website
Rushbury C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Steve Morris
Rushbury
Church Stretton
Shropshire
SY6 7EB
01694771233
School Website
Corvedale C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Jonathan Brough
Diddlebury
Craven Arms
Shropshire
SY7 9DH
01584841630
School Website
Wistanstow C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sue Phillips (Hos) Marilyn Hunt (Eht) (Marilyn.Hunt@Taw.Org.Uk)
Wistanstow
Craven Arms
Shropshire
SY7 8DQ
01588673347
School Website
Longnor C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs L Edgerton
Frodesley Road
Longnor
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 7PP
01743718493
School Website
Church Preen Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Sue Phillips (Hos) Ms Marilyn Hunt (Eht) Marilyn.Hunt@Taw.Org.Uk
Church Preen
Church Stretton
Shropshire
SY6 7LH
01694771359
School Website
Brockton C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Miss Marilyn Hunt
Brockton
Much Wenlock
Shropshire
TF13 6JR
01746785671
School Website
Norbury Primary School And Nursery
Foundation School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Leslie Ball
Norbury
Bishops Castle
Shropshire
SY9 5EA
01588650207
School Website
St Edward's Cofe Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Kerrie Lewis
Church Road
Dorrington
Shrewsbury
SY5 7JL
1743718462
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Church Stretton
Station Approach, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PG
1.40 Miles
Craven Arms
Station Crescent, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9RR
6.39 Miles
Broome
Broome Road, Broome, Shropshire, SY7 0NT
8.51 Miles
Ludlow
Station Drive, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 2PQ
11.03 Miles
Hopton Heath
Railway Bridge, Hopton Heath, Shropshire, SY7 0QD
11.05 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Longmynd Limo And Private Hire
01694 722472
45 Swains Meadow, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6HT
1.43 Miles
Able Taxi Sevices
01694 724770
Gernant, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PN
2.10 Miles
Broadstone Cars Ltd
01584 841505
Broadstone, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6LE
4.68 Miles
Rocket Cars
07890 904732
3 Grove Drive, Lydbury North, Shropshire, SY7 8DA
5.53 Miles
Arms Cars
01588 672734
12A Meadow Rd, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9QY
6.64 Miles
Interspeed Cars
01743 761549
Cound Arbour Bungalow, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 6AW
9.49 Miles
A To B With Craven Arms Taxis
01588 660448
Townsend, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0PX
10.04 Miles
Wenlock Cars Taxi Service
07897 383157
Southfield Road, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6AY
10.12 Miles
Tonys Taxis And Courior Services
07773 949821
4 Shomere Crescent, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 9PF
10.94 Miles
Teaky's Taxis
01584 879478
54, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1TB
11.25 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hope Bowdler
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Soudley
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Hazler Hill
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Chelmick
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Sandford Avenue
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Hazler Road
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Ticklerton
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Upper Clive Avenue
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Watling Street North
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Sandford Hotel
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Swains Meadow
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Walls Bank
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Hatton
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Watling Street South
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Sy6 Church Stretton P O Sandford Avenue
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Church Stretton Medical Centre
01694 722127
The Medical Centre
Easthope Road
Church Stretton
Shropshire
SY6 6BL
Craven Arms Surgery
01588 672309
The Surgery
20 Shrewsbury Road
Craven Arms
Shropshire
SY7 9PY
South West Shropshire Pcn
01588 672309
Craven Arms Medical
20 Shrewsbury Road
Craven Arms
Shropshire
SY7 9PY
Dorrington Surgery
01743 718486
The Maitlands
Church Road
Dorrington
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 7LD
Brown Clee Medical Centre
01746 712672
Station Road
Ditton Priors
Bridgnorth
Shropshire
WV16 6SS
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Local Stores

Church Stretton
Lion Meadow
Church Stretton
Shropshire
SY6 6BX
01694 723690
Store Website
1.55 miles
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SPAR Bishops Castle
SPAR PFS
Church Street
Bishops Castle
SY9 5AA
01588 630390
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Stretton Hills Veterinary Practice Ltd
Dudgeley Farm
Lower Wood
All Stretton
Church Stretton
Shropshire
SY6 6LE
01694 751748
info@theequinevet.co.uk
Website
2.77 miles
Amenities
Client car park

Animals Treated
Equines

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Severn Edge Veterinary Group Ltd
Mckinnon House
Corvedale Road
Craven Arms
Shropshire
SY7 9ND
01588 673 354
cravenarms@severnedgevets.co.uk
Website
6.54 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Marches Farm Vets Ltd
Unit 3 Church Farm Studios
Stanton Lacy
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 2AE
office@marchesfarmvets.co.uk
Website
8.54 miles
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Bishop'S Castle Vets
Crowgate Veterinary Surgery
Unit 1A
Bishops Castle Business Park
Bishops Castle
Shropshire
SY9 5BX
01588 638356
allwood_jones@office-mail.net
9.61 miles
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Severn Edge Veterinary Group - Much Wenlock
Victoria Road
Much Wenlock
Shropshire
TF13 6AH
01952 727371
office@severnedgevets.co.uk
Website
10.07 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

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Cats

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Dogs

Equines

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Malthouse Veterinary Group Ltd
Malthouse
Leigh Road
Minsterley
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 0AA
01743 791246
reception@malthouseveterinarygroup.co.uk
Website
10.13 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Animals Treated
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Dogs

Poultry

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Local Dog Walks

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.
3.86 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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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
8.10 miles

Park At The Bog Car Park, Just Past The Visitor Centre (Grid Ref: So 357 977).
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Ludlow Castle
The Walk Starts In Front Of The Castle, The Walk Is On A Hard Surface, It Takes You A Steady Slope Around The Castle Paths, There Are Paths Leading Off Down To The River And Park , Play Area And Toilets. What Goes Down Must Go Up, There Is Quite A Steep Path Up The Other Side Of The Castle And Through Some Of The Castle Walls Through The Gardens Leading Back Up To Castle Front.
13 Dinham
Lancashire
11.29 miles

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Mortimer Forest
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through Mortimer Forest, Near Ludlow. The Black Pool Loop Trail (Orange Marked) Includes Archaeological Features Such As Quarries, Holloways (Ancient Sunken Cart Tracks), Charcoal Burning Platforms, And An Iron Age Settlement.
Lancashire
SY8 2HD
11.46 miles

Off The B4361 Ludlow To Richard's Castle Road, 2 Miles South-West Of Ludlow.
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Vinnalls Loop Mortimers Forest
This Trail Ascends To The Summit Of The High Vinnalls Giving Panoramic Views In All Directions And Then Passes Through A Variety Of Timber Crops And Open Deer Lawns.
Wigmore Rd
Ludlow
Lancashire
SY8 2HG
12.74 miles

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Black Pool Loop Trail 24?Km (15?Miles)
Black Pool Loop Trail 2.4?Km (1.5?Miles) Archaeological Features In This Area Include Quarries, Holloways (Ancient Sunken Cart Tracks) Charcoal Burning Platforms, And An Iron Age Settlement.
B4361
Lancashire
13.15 miles

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