Bedstone Hill

The walk up Bedstone Hill rewards you with proper views across the Shropshire Hills - the kind that make you understand why people settle in this part of the world. It's not a dramatic peak, more a solid lump of countryside that rises above Craven Arms, but that's precisely the point. There's no drama here, just clean air and the real landscape.

The summit itself isn't much to write home about - a modest hilltop rather than a rocky outcrop - but the walk there matters more than the destination. You get a good sense of the terrain from various angles depending on which route you take. Walkers will find this worthwhile, especially those staying at the nearby glamping sites like Shropshire Luxury Glamping or Shropshire Hills Glamping, where a morning hike to the top makes a solid start to the day.

Allow a couple of hours if you're taking your time and want to sit about at the top. The ground can be muddy after rain, so proper boots are essential rather than a nice idea. There's no visitor centre, no café, no facilities - you're entirely on your own, which is either brilliant or annoying depending on your mood.

What this hill offers is straightforward: exercise, views, and a proper connection to the Shropshire Hills without fighting crowds. Go early or late in the day and you might not see another soul. That's worth the detour if you're already in the area, though it's not worth planning a trip around on its own.