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Discover the best top things to do in Shropshire, United Kingdom including Offa's Dyke Path National Trail, Skydive Tilstock Freefall Club, Hire a Canoe, SUP Shrewsbury, Shire Canoes, Long Mountain centre log cabins & Pony Trekking, Springhill Farm Riding Stables, Wheely Wonderful Cycling Holidays, The Astbury Golf Course, Shropshire Raft Tours.
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1. Offa's Dyke Path National Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
This 177-mile long trail runs from Sedbury to Prestatyn, mostly through Wales.
Reviewed By 350dwainl - Leominster, United Kingdom
On October 10th 2019 to October 20th 2019, a group of 3 veterans and a wife to a veteran (suffering with PTSD) 2 women 2 men set out from Prestatyn using just a small little book map and a compass, on a typical Welsh morning (chilly but sunnyish) at 0930 on a charity walk for the FIRST LIGHT TRUST raising awareness for HOMELESS VETERANS and PTSD. At the time of the walk I was also homeless and still struggling with PTSD. During the whole experience along the route we seen some truly amazing views and sights and met some very nice, kind and friendly people. 1 very kind and helpful family actually let us set up camp in there back garden for the night and also charged our phones and gave us the use of a proper toilet ????. We completed the route in 10 days, sleeping in tents to show the hardship and suffering our veterans are going through. The weather was pretty grim at night lots of rain (time of the year) and some days. It's a fantastic challenge and I'll be truthful it's not an easy route but with the right attitude and DETERMINATION (THERE'S A LOT OF UP'S AND DOWNS) and some good navigation skills as some of the route is not very well sign posted or maintained. We also noticed some farmers have knocked down sign posts to stop people going across their fields. Some farmers have actually made footpaths across their fields so you can stick to the route. The joy and feeling we all had and felt completing the route was a massive achievement and fantastic effort by our little 4 man team and our support man transporting our tents to each night's stop and doing brew duty. I would definitely recommend the route but I think it's a good idea to plan the route for the warmer months of the year because of 2 reason's: (1) we only had 8 hours of daylight to cover 17.5 miles and with some of the terrain we experienced and climbs and decents made covering ground a bit tricky. (2) Due to the time of year and the weather making everything soaked it made drying our tents virtually impossible (we wanted that anyway to raise awareness for our cause) and it's not pleasant at times. But if your slightly hard-core and like a challenge take it on you will not be disappointed
2. Skydive Tilstock Freefall Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 796 reviews
Skydiving club. Charity events and solo courses.
3. Hire a Canoe
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 380 reviews
Hire a Canoe offers high quality and reliable canoe, kayak and SUP hire services on the River Severn where you can explore the river above and around Shrewsbury. We cater for everyone including, couples, friends, stag parties, hen parties, corporate days out, scout/guide groups, school groups, and many more.
4. SUP Shrewsbury
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Shropshires premium stand up paddle board hire company offing instructed and unguided hire for paddle abouts, half or full day trips. We also run sup club every Wednesday evening! Come and see why it's the fastest growing sport in the world
5. Shire Canoes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 58 reviews
Shire canoes is a mobile canoe, kayak and paddle board hire company running on the River severn. We offer trips between coalport and Bewdley as well as the option of multi-day camping trips along both the River Severn and River Wye. Please get in touch to book, advanced booking is essential
6. Long Mountain centre log cabins & Pony Trekking
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 62 reviews
Long mountain centre log cabins & horse riding Hidden in the spectacular south Shropshire hills and close to the welsh border between Welshpool and Shrewsbury, Long Mountain centre log cabin Holidays offers six stylish and spacious self-catering log cabins. We are open every day for pony trekking please see our pony trekking page Self-catering log cabins Shropshire Open all year, our cosy log cabins are truly “home from home”; fully equipped with everything you need for a relaxing and memorable holiday. A short break, a full week, or an extended holiday, the choice is yours Come and explore the Shropshire hills on horseback Pony trekking for experienced or novice riders. All our horses and Ponies are carefully chosen for their sensible temperament.
Reviewed By boba_fettish_1 - East Midlands, United Kingdom
Had a lovely 1 hour pony trek with my 6 year old son. The staff were really friendly & great with me as a very nervous completely inexperienced rider. Gemma even walked alongside me instead of riding her own horse because of my nerves. I was no need to be anxious, Mr Kash was very well behaved except when he was trying to have cheeky snacks along the way ha! Thoroughly recommend, the girls were great with my little boy too.
7. Springhill Farm Riding Stables
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 87 reviews
The riding stables situated on the Wales / England border, overlooking the Ceiriog Valley giving instant access to great off road riding on tracks, fields and bridleways. From an hour's trek to enjoy the scenery, a fast hack to enjoy the lovely horses, a lesson in flat work or jumping with our qualified instructor, a day ride or trek for all levels of riders to a residential holiday or trail ride in this lovely part of Wales.
Reviewed By Verity_Hill - Alfreton, United Kingdom
I love this place! Everything about it from the wonderful horses, staff, scenery and friendly atmosphere. I came here 10 and 8 years ago with my University riding club and loved it back then! We decided to come back this year to relive our youths and we were not disappointed! Fantastic fast paced rides with plenty of canters and gallops, stunning scenery and views, the horses were wonderful, fit and well cared for. Ellie, Liz and Dawn were fantastic trek leaders and really looked after us and made sure we had fun each time. It was lovely to see Steve and Sue again and we enjoyed the BBQ and picnic and pub stops en route again too! This is such a fantastic place - we have now decided to make this an annual riding holiday trip and we are all so glad we decided to come back nearly a decade later! Thank you so much to all the staff and horses!
8. Wheely Wonderful Cycling Holidays
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 143 reviews
We organise over 30 great Cycling Holidays and Walking Holidays in Shropshire, Herefordshire, Wales & the Wye Valley we also offer Cycle Hire by the day (or week) and cycling maps. Cycling and Walking holidays - All our cycling holidays and walking holidays start from our base at Petchfield Farm, in the Teme Valley near the historic town of Ludlow. Our most popular cycling holiday tours are "The Quietest Cycle tour under the Sun" "Shropshire Castles cycle tour" "Lon Las Cymru -Welsh National Cycle route" and "The Radnor Ring Cycle Tour". We organise walking holidays on The Mortimer Trail, Offa s Dyke, The Shropshire Way, Glyndwr's Way and Wild Edric's Way. The cycling holidays include; excellent bikes, quality accommodation, maps & route guides, luggage transfers parking and full back up. Cycle Hire - Our Cycle Hire base at Petchfield Farm provides quality bikes for all the family (including trailer bikes and tandems), and our unique route maps. We are open every day between Easter and October (Sundays by appointment) between 9am & 5pm. We also sell cycling maps. Ring to book your bikes.
9. The Astbury Golf Course
10. Shropshire Raft Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 579 reviews
Shropshire Raft Tours welcomes you to our scenic river trips, Mega Stand up paddle boards, mini-raft & canoe hire along the beautiful River Severn located in Ironbridge, Shropshire. Great for those seeking a complete and fun-filled Ironbridge Gorge mini-adventure. Families welcome with any age of children. Group trips available with early bookings recommended. Group discounts available.
