The Romans started mining here and the mine continued until 1955 when underground operations ceased. The surface and underground have been preserved by Shropshire County Council and the site can be be visited, with underground tours by the Shropshire Mines Trust on certain days.
The Thresholds Centre offers a diverse range of activities from Easter to November. These include crafts & art workshops, creative writing, local history, landscape appreciation, walks, tours, drama and murder mystery events.
An opportunity to bring your horse on holiday! Enjoy the splendid scenery of Shropshire's gently rolling hills - our routes cover the Clun Forest, the beautiful Shropshire Hills and Stiperstones. Ride along the Jack Mytton Way along the Corvedale or take a canter down the Kerry Ridgeway. B&B, Self Catering, Camping, stabling and grazing available with our members.
Carding Mill Valley is a popular local beauty spot giving access to the Long Mynd and various walks on the Shropshire Hills. National Trust Information centre, tea room, shop and car parking
This is the ancient frontier between England & Wales. The Dyke was built in the 8th Century by the King Offa of Mercia & was used to mark & defend his western boundary against the Welsh princes. It runs for 177 miles & is an earth bank up to 8 meters high often with a ditch alongside. There are various good circular walks that use the path.
The Romans started mining here and the mine continued until 1955 when underground operations ceased. The surface and underground have been preserved by Shropshire County Council and the site can be be visited, with underground tours by the Shropshire Mines Trust on certain days.
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