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About 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
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info
Places to go in The Marches
EastridgeBury Ditches And Colstey Wood
Kinsley Wood
Hopton Wood
Haughmond Hill
Croft Wood
Mortimer Forest
Wapley Hill Wood
Other places to go in this area
Facilities:
Activities:
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There are waymarked trails in several woodlands in the area. You are welcome to walk in all our freehold woodlands. |
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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. |
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Riding is permitted on forest roads and bridleways. |
Contact
Georgina Sharp
Recreation Ranger
01584 813826
e-mail: georgina.sharp@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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