Welcome to Walford

Walford is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Teme and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. Today, Walford is a peaceful and picturesque village, with a close-knit community and a range of amenities.

One of the most notable features of Walford is its stunning natural surroundings. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and dense woodland, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing. The River Teme, which runs through the village, is a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts, with a variety of fish species including trout, grayling, and chub. The village also has a number of footpaths and bridleways, providing easy access to the surrounding countryside.

Despite its small size, Walford has a range of amenities to offer its residents and visitors. The village has a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and a pub, which serves traditional pub food and local ales. There is also a small convenience store, providing essential groceries and household items. Walford is well-connected to the surrounding area, with good road links to nearby towns and cities, including Ludlow and Hereford. Overall, Walford is a charming and welcoming village, offering a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle in the heart of the Shropshire countryside.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 11.3°C

Feels Like: 9.7°C

Wind: 8.3 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
Baschurch C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Williams	Eyton Lane Baschurch Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2AU 01939260443 School Website
The Corbet School Technology College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jane Tinker	Eyton Lane Baschurch Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2AX 01939260296 School Website
Adcote School For Girls Other Independent School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mrs Diane Browne	Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2JY 1939260202 School Website
Condover College Limited Special Post 16 Institution Ages:18-24 Head Teacher Mrs Tracy Gillett	Grafton Centre Grafton Montford Bridge Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 1HF 1743872250 School Website
Bomere Heath C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Ball	The Crescent Bomere Heath Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 3PQ 01939290359 School Website
St John The Baptist C Of E Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Ball	Church Street Ruyton Xi Towns Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 1LA 01939260445 School Website
Myddle C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Williams	Myddle Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 3RP 01939290834 School Website
Packwood Haugh School Other Independent School Ages:4-13 Head Teacher Mr Robert Fox	Park Bank Ruyton Xi Towns Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 1HX 1939260217 School Website
St Andrews C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Steph Burgoyne	Hopton Lane Nesscliffe Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 1DB 01743741331 School Website
Weston Lullingfields C Of E School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Nicola Bond	Weston Lullingfields Nr Baschurch Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2AW 01939260306 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Yorton Station Road, Yorton, Shropshire, SY4 3EP 4.71 Miles

Shrewsbury Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ 6.01 Miles

Wem Aston Road, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5AZ 7.25 Miles

Prees Station Road, Prees, Shropshire, SY13 2DW 10.45 Miles

Gobowen Station Road, Gobowen, Shropshire, SY11 3JS 11.46 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Swiftline Private Hire 07786 902680 2 Oakley Close, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2AS 3.64 Miles
Central Taxis Ltd 01743 441144 Battlefield Enterprise Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3EH 4.68 Miles
Sue's Private Hire 01743 350350 10 Middlegate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3XD 4.71 Miles
Johns Prestige Private Hire 01743 468346 21 Corbet Cl, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3RP 4.81 Miles
Centre Cars 01952 404040 Unit C1/Centrepoint/Stafford Dr, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3BF 4.84 Miles
Ajs Taxis 07974 329131 101 Little Harlescott Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3PD 4.85 Miles
A A A Shrewsbury Taxis 01743 244555 10 Leyburn Av, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8TP 5.33 Miles
All Aboard Minibuses 07504 102362 Unit 3/Tower Park/Ennerdale Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3TD 5.41 Miles
Access Cars Ltd 01743 545454 Unit A, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8LN 5.81 Miles
Limoz 01743 359470 St Michael's St, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2ES 5.86 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Walford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Prescott No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yeaton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walford Heath No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Baschurch Post Office Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Milford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Baschurch No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Woods Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Adcote No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mock Hall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nibs Heath No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Summerhill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Ness No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Forton Heath No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Prescott Surgery 01939 260210	Prescott Surgery Baschurch Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2DR
Severn Hospice 01743 236565	Bicton Heath Shrewsbury SY3 8HS
Ford	The Village Ford Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9LG
Unit A 0844 4068888	Unit A 3 Longbow Close Shrewsbury SY1 3GZ
Shropshire Bcsc 01743 261000	Mytton Oak Road Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ

Local Stores

Bomere Heath
Shrewsbury Road
Bomere Heath
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 3NX
01939 290941
shop.8389@coop.co.uk
Store Website
2.53 miles

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SPAR Baschurch
SPAR
Shrewsbury Road
Newtown
Baschurch
SY4 2AY
01939 261187
Store Website
1.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Fyrnwy Equine Group Ltd
Whitmore Lane Baschurch Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2EY 01939 260 251 office@fyrnwy.co.uk Website 1.28 miles
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Warner Equine Veterinary Services
Wood Farm Adcote Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2JP 1.51 miles

Animals Treated
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Green Hollow Veterinary Surgery
School Road Ruyton Xi Towns Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 1JT 01939 261216 d.w.thurston@btinternet.com 3.00 miles
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Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
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Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
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Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
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Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
Sat	09:00	12:00
Surgeries 9 to 9.30 am and 11 to 11.30 am
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Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm

Advanced Pet Care Ltd
6 Knights Park Hussey Road Battlefield Enterprise Park Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 3TE 01743 453970 operations@apclteam.com 4.94 miles

Animals Treated
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Medivet 24 Hour Shrewsbury
2 Longbow Close Harlescott Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 3GZ 01743 465554 24hour.shrewsbury@medivet.co.uk Website 5.20 miles
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Copthorne Veterinary Clinic
114 Copthorne Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 8NA 01743 360614 hello@shrewsburyvets.com Website 5.58 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 5.02 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 7.64 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 7.76 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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The Wrekin
Around The Bottom Of The Wrekin. The Wrekin Lancashire 14.27 miles

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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 15.00 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. 15.76 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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Weather Forecast

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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Overcast	Cloudy	Sunny	Clear
Temp	17.3°C	15.8°C	15.2°C	12.6°C	14.1°C	17.2°C	19.6°C	21.8°C	22.5°C	22.2°C	19.9°C	17.9°C
Feels Like	17.3°C	15°C	12.5°C	10.9°C	12.4°C	16.8°C	19.5°C	21.8°C	24.4°C	24.5°C	19.9°C	17.9°C

Sunday	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	16.7°C	15.6°C	14.5°C	13.4°C	14°C	15.9°C	18.4°C	21.3°C	22.9°C	23°C	22.1°C	19.9°C
Feels Like	16.7°C	15.6°C	14.2°C	12.5°C	13.2°C	15.3°C	18.2°C	21.3°C	24.5°C	24.9°C	24.6°C	19.9°C

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Temp	19°C	18.6°C	18.5°C	18.4°C	17.9°C	19°C	21.6°C	23.7°C	23.4°C	20.7°C	17.9°C	18.4°C
Feels Like	19°C	18.6°C	18.5°C	18.4°C	17.9°C	19°C	21.6°C	25.8°C	24.9°C	20.7°C	17.9°C	18.4°C

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