The Marches

 

The Marches Forest Area extends from just north of Shrewsbury south to Leominster and across to the welsh border.

The undulating landscape of this area is punctuated with woodland sites many of which have historical and biological significance.

Mortimer Forest near Ludlow is the largest woodland block in the area.

How to get there:

Stretching along the borders of England and Wales the Marches covers a wide area.

Mortimer forest is the largest block where picturesque Ludlow is the nearest town or village.

The Marches area stretches from Shrewsbury south to Leominster.

OS Grid Reference: SO480730

Places to go in The Marches

Other places to go in this area

• The National Forest
  
• Wyre Forest Area Woodlands
  
• Dimmings Dale
  
• Cannock Forest
  
• Hay Wood
  
• Oversley Wood
  
• Arley Wood
  

Facilities:

Activities:

	There are waymarked trails in several woodlands in the area. You are welcome to walk in all our freehold woodlands.
	Hopton and Eastridge woods have downhill bike tracks for the brave as well as cross country trails. In other woods cyclists are permitted on bridleways and forest roads.
	Riding is permitted on forest roads and bridleways.

Contact

Georgina Sharp
Recreation Ranger
01584 813826
e-mail: georgina.sharp@forestry.gsi.gov.uk