Clun Hill

The walk up Clun Hill rewards you with views across the South Shropshire landscape that genuinely take your breath away - and not just from the climb. It's a proper ramble rather than a casual stroll, rising steeply from the small town of Craven Arms, but the effort pays off once you're up top and can see for miles across rolling hills and farmland.

This isn't a manicured tourist spot. There's no visitor centre, no café, no paying admission. Just you, the path, and the Shropshire countryside stretching out beneath you. The summit itself is relatively bare - moorland with a few scattered rocks - which means the views aren't compromised by trees or buildings. On a clear day, the perspective shifts everything you thought about this corner of England.

Walkers will get the most out of it, particularly those already exploring the broader South Shropshire Hills terrain. The climb takes a good hour or more depending on your fitness and which route you take from Craven Arms, so allow half a day if you want to enjoy it properly rather than smash it in as a quick detour. Families with younger legs might find it a bit of a slog without the promise of an ice cream at the top.

If you're basing yourself at one of the glamping sites nearby - Wild Valley, Offa's Pitch, or Woodbatch are all within striking distance - Clun Hill makes a brilliant morning outing before heading back for lunch. It's the sort of walk that reminds you why people move to Shropshire in the first place.