Walking Opportunities
Lyth Hill House is situated on Lyth Hill, an unspoilt area designated a "Country Park." We are 5 miles south of Shrewsbury and our map reference is SJ 467071. We are quietly situated, overlooking miles of countryside with Shrewsbury and the Welsh Hills in the distance.
A glimpse of the Wrekin on ourcircular walk
Panoramic views in Lyth Hill Country Park
Without even using your car, there is a lovely 45 minute circular walk from Lyth Hill House which is a super introduction to help you find your bearings - views in every direction from the top of Lyth Hill. Information on this and other local walks is readily available in our dining room.
Without even using your car, there is a lovely 45 minute circular walk from Lyth Hill House which is a super introduction to help you find your bearings - views in every direction from the top of Lyth Hill. Information on this and other local walks is readily available in our dining room.
Stiperstones
For serious walkers, there are many good public footpaths close to our home and the Shropshire Way is less than a half a mile from the house. Within just a few miles of Lyth Hill House, we have the Stiperstones, the Long Mynd, Caer Carodoc, Wenlock Edge and the Wrekin. The Stiperstones have a rugged beauty on the sky-line but nothing compares with climbing to reach the Devil's Chair and other outcrops at the top of these heather-covered hills.
The Long Mynd
The Long Mynd (1,694 ft) can be explored a little by car, with Cardingmill Valley being particularly popular but there are also many challenging walks in this area. Caer Carodoc (1,506ft) is a pretty stiff climb and at the summit has an iron-age fort. Ragleth Hill, too, is a climb well worth the effort. If you plan to do a walk that is off the beaten track, it is advisable to leave this information with us or in your room, in the unlikely event of accident or misfortune!
Wenlock Edge, a spectacular wooded escarpment, is a limestone ridge and is the remains of a coral reef from 400 million years ago. This area particularly is of interest to fossil hunters and geologists. The Wrekin (1,334 ft) stands on its own to the North East of this group of hills and Haughmond Hill offers access by car with lovely walks and views without much climbing at all.
Sheep showing interest on a walk in theShropshire Hills
Whilst looking to the hills for walking ideas, there are also lovely walks along the banks of the river Severn. There are many circular walks from our local villages and towns and the Severn Valley Railway also has walks from each country station. The Secret Hills discovery centre at Craven Arms features manageable walks as well as indoor attractions, such as a simulated ride in a hot air balloon.
To the north of Shrewsbury away from the hills, the meres have their own appeal, teaming with wild-life with lots of walking opportunities round the lakes as well as along a network of canals.
Lyth Hill House is about 10 miles from the Welsh border so Offa's Dyke is also within range for a day out as is the lovely area round Llangollen and Welshpool.
To help you to plan your stay with us, the local weather forecast is accessible on the internet using the guest pc in the sun-lounge. An hour by hour version is also printed off each day for you to check the next two days weather.
Ellesmere
When wishing to do a linear walk rather than a circular walk, the Long Mynd Shuttle service can be useful at peak times. Alternatively, Dave can often arrange to drop you off and collect you at the start and end of a walk. (mobile phones can be useful at times) Please discuss this with us to make sure he is available. We have dozens of books and leaflets on local walks as well as maps available to borrow. We have a walker-friendly hall where you can comfortably remove muddy boots and wet coats and leave them to dry. Ironing facilities are available on request and we have a very effective airing cupboard. For guests staying several days or longer we can arrange to do a load of washing and/or drying for you. We are doing all we can to make walkers welcome and would be happy to make up packed lunches and/or flasks for instance, if ordered in advance.
Over the centuries Shropshire has proved to be an inspiration to local folk and visitors as well as to those who have become famous for their writings such as Mary Webb, Ellis Peters (Brother Cadfael), A.E. Housman and Wilfred Owen. It is our hope that you too will be inspired by the beauty of our landscape and the hospitality experienced in Shropshire.