Clunbury Hill

The walk up Clunbury Hill rewards you with proper views across the Shropshire Hills, and on a clear day you can see well beyond Craven Arms to the distant ridges. It's a straightforward climb - nothing technical, but steep enough in places to warm you up.

The summit itself is modest compared to some peaks in the area, but that's rather the appeal. You're not fighting crowds here. The views south towards the Clun Valley are excellent, and there's a real sense of being on top of something when you reach the trig point. Walkers will get the most out of it - families with young children might find the ascent a bit of a slog on tired legs.

Allow an hour and a half to two hours for a round trip from the nearest parking. Go early if you can, especially on weekends. The exposed position means it catches the wind, so don't underestimate what conditions will feel like at the top.

If you're based at one of the local glamping spots - Shropshire Luxury Glamping or Wayside Camping are closest at under two miles away - Clunbury Hill fits perfectly into a day spent exploring the Hills themselves. It's the sort of hill that makes you understand why people come back to Shropshire repeatedly. Not flashy, but genuinely good.