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

Sunny

Temp: 5.4°C

Feels Like: 2.5°C

Wind: 8.3 MPH

Wind Dir: W

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
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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
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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
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Walford
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Prescott
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Yeaton
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Walford Heath
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Baschurch Post Office
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Milford
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Baschurch
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Old Woods
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Adcote
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Station Road
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Mock Hall
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Nibs Heath
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Summerhill
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Little Ness
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Forton Heath
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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
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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
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Equines

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Warner Equine Veterinary Services
Wood Farm
Adcote
Little Ness
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 2JP
1.51 miles
Animals Treated
Equines

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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
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Birds

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Cats

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Dogs

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Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
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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
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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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
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Copthorne Veterinary Clinic
114 Copthorne Road
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY3 8NA
01743 360614
hello@shrewsburyvets.com
Website
5.58 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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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

Location
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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

Location
what3words
villa.hush.medium
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.
Location
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The Wrekin
Around The Bottom Of The Wrekin.
The Wrekin
Lancashire
14.27 miles

Location
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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).
Location
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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.
Location
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Weather Forecast

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