Welcome to Obley

Obley is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated in the western part of the county, close to the Welsh border. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and fields of green. Obley is a peaceful and quiet place, with a population of just over 100 people.

The village of Obley has a rich history, dating back to the medieval period. It was once a thriving market town, with a number of shops and businesses. Today, the village is much quieter, but it still retains its charm and character. There are a number of historic buildings in Obley, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church, which is a popular destination for visitors.

Despite its small size, Obley has a strong sense of community. There are a number of local events and activities that take place throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. The village also has a pub, The Three Horseshoes, which is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. Overall, Obley is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 10.1°C

Feels Like: 7.3°C

Wind: 14.1 MPH

Wind Dir: ENE

Local Schools

School	Details
St George's Cofe Academy, Clun Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Manning	School Road Clun Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 8JQ 1588640229 School Website
Bedstone College Other Independent School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mr Toby Mullins	Bedstone Bucknell Shropshire SY7 0BG 1547530303 School Website
St Marys C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Anna Cook	Chapel Lawn Road Bucknell Shropshire SY7 0AA 01547530264 School Website
Clunbury C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Anna Cook	Clunbury Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 0HE 01588660207 School Website
Leintwardine Endowed Ce Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Gorry	Watling Street Leintwardine Craven Arms Herefordshire SY7 0LL 01547540641 School Website
Lydbury North C Of E A Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Reynolds	Lydbury North Shropshire SY7 8AU 01588680277 School Website
Newcastle C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anna Cook	Newcastle Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 8QL 01588640260 School Website
The Community College Bishops Castle Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Reuben Thorley	Brampton Road Bishops Castle Shropshire SY9 5AY 01588638257
Bishops Castle Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Mather	Oak Meadow Bishops Castle Shropshire SY9 5PA 1588638522 School Website
Stokesay Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul O'malley	Market Street Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 9NW 01588672275 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bucknell Weston Road, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0AD 2.99 Miles

Hopton Heath Railway Bridge, Hopton Heath, Shropshire, SY7 0QD 3.18 Miles

Knighton Station Road, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1DT 4.20 Miles

Broome Broome Road, Broome, Shropshire, SY7 0NT 4.81 Miles

Knucklas Glyndwr, Knucklas, Powys, LD7 1PN 5.27 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A To B With Craven Arms Taxis 01588 660448 Townsend, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0PX 3.84 Miles
Knighton Taxis 01547 528165 The Dingle, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1LD 4.45 Miles
Arms Cars 01588 672734 12A Meadow Rd, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9QY 6.97 Miles
Access Taxis 01544 267739 Milbank, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2EH 6.98 Miles
Better Travel 07813 255991 10 Milbank, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2EH 6.98 Miles
Rocket Cars 07890 904732 3 Grove Drive, Lydbury North, Shropshire, SY7 8DA 7.75 Miles
Garrods Taxis 01544 267220 Broad St, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2AF 8.27 Miles
Radnor And Kington Taxies 01547 560205 Lower House, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2SA 10.45 Miles
Able Taxi Sevices 01694 724770 Gernant, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PN 11.13 Miles
Annette's Taxis 01584 878787 68 Old St, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1NX 11.64 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Chapel Lawn Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bryncalid Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hopton Castle Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clunton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Hurst Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tyndings Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clun Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Square Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Weston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Twitchen Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Purslow Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bucknell Post Office Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bedstone Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Meadows Medical Practice 01588 640573	The Meadows Medical Pract Turnpike Meadow Clun Shropshire SY7 8HZ
Leintwardine 01547 540355	The Surgery Jay Lane Leintwardine Shropshire SY7 0LG
Bishops Castle Medical Practice 01588 638285	Schoolhouse Lane Bishops Castlee Shropshire SY9 5ER
South West Shropshire Pcn 01588 672309	Craven Arms Medical 20 Shrewsbury Road Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 9PY
Craven Arms Surgery 01588 672309	The Surgery 20 Shrewsbury Road Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 9PY

Local Stores

Knighton
Bridge Street
Knighton
Powys
LD7 1BT
01547 528645
Store Website
4.34 miles

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SPAR - Clun
The Square
Clun
Craven Arms
SY7 8JA
01588 640275
Store Website
2.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hafren Veterinary Group Limited
1 Station Road Knighton Powys LD7 1BU 01547 529600/01597 528292 knightonsmallanimals@hafrenvets.co.uk Website 4.31 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.
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Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.
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Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.
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Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.
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Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.
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Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.

Hafren Veterinary Group
Knighton Surgery Ludlow Road Knighton Powys LD7 1HP 01547 528292 knighton@hafrenvets.co.uk Website 4.35 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
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Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
Wed	08:30	17:00
Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
Thu	08:30	17:00
Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
Fri	08:30	17:00
Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
Sat	08:30	12:00
Outside office hours - to contact the emergency service phone 01547 528292
Sun	closed	closed
Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292

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 6.53 miles

Animals Treated
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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 7.17 miles
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Animals Treated
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Marches Farm Vets Ltd
Unit 3 Church Farm Studios Stanton Lacy Ludlow Shropshire SY8 2AE office@marchesfarmvets.co.uk Website 10.38 miles

Animals Treated
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Medivet Ludlow / Marches Veterinary Group
Corve Veterinary Surgery Coronation Avenue Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1DN 01584 877877 ludlow@medivet.co.uk Website 11.23 miles

Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

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 8.96 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 10.51 miles Off The B4361 Ludlow To Richard's Castle Road, 2 Miles South-West Of Ludlow.

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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 11.28 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 11.29 miles

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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. 12.32 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 12.61 miles Park At The Bog Car Park, Just Past The Visitor Centre (Grid Ref: So 357 977).

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Weather Forecast

Thursday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	6.5°C	5.4°C	4.8°C	4.1°C	4.7°C	9.9°C	15.1°C	18.8°C	20°C	16.8°C	13°C	11.5°C
Feels Like	4.7°C	4.7°C	4.1°C	2.2°C	2.8°C	8.3°C	14.7°C	18.7°C	20°C	16.8°C	11.8°C	9.8°C

Friday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	10.5°C	10°C	9.6°C	9.4°C	12.3°C	15.2°C	18.1°C	21.4°C	21.6°C	19.5°C	18.6°C	17.8°C
Feels Like	8.7°C	8.1°C	7.8°C	7.6°C	11.2°C	14.7°C	18°C	21.4°C	21.6°C	19.5°C	18.6°C	17.8°C

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	18°C	17.9°C	17.5°C	17°C	16.5°C	16.7°C	17.8°C	17.7°C	16.7°C	15.2°C	12.7°C	14.8°C
Feels Like	18°C	17.9°C	17.5°C	17°C	16.5°C	16.7°C	17.8°C	17.7°C	16.4°C	14.5°C	11.8°C	14.4°C

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