Shropshire Hills

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

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The Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) covers almost a quarter of Shropshire.  It's a living landscape, loved by locals and visitors alike for its quality of environment, rich history, and for walking, relaxation and inspiration. 

This website will help you to discover what’s special about the Shropshire Hills, ideas for enjoying and exploring, and the work being carried out to look after the AONB and promote its qualities.

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Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme

This is a new Defra funding programme from July 2021 to April 2024 aimed at farmers and land managers in England’s Protected Landscapes (AONBs and National Parks). 

The AONB Partnership is providing support and administering the programme locally.  Farmers and land managers can apply for grants for projects to provide benefits to climate, nature, people and place on land in the Shropshire Hills AONB.

Upcoming webinars

These will include a short presentation on the Farming in Protected Landscapes programme followed by a Questions & Answers session.

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FAQs

Is the AONB open this weekend?

How do I get there by public transport?

Where can I park & do I have to pay?

Where can I walk?  What activities can I do?

Overnight accommodation/camping?

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It's important to follow the Countryside Code when you are out and about in the Shropshire Hills to keep everyone and the environment safe.

Shropshire Hills Shuttle Buses 2021

Saturday 3rd July – Sunday 26th September, weekends & August Bank Holiday Monday

The Buses are back on the road this summer taking passengers onto the Long Mynd, and across to the Stiperstones, helping them to explore and enjoy this beautiful part of the Shropshire Hills AONB.  

Season ticket available to buy in advance, please get in touch.

We look forward to seeing you this summer!

click below for timetable, route, ticket prices and walks 

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Use #ParkShropshireHills for up-to-date reports on the parking situation over busy weekends.

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Hello from the AONB Partnership team

Our office remains closed and we are working from home in line with Government guidance.  Our phone numbers operate through our laptops, so you are still able to contact us on the usual numbers, and by email. 

If you have a query, please email or leave a voice message for the relevant team member and they’ll reply or give you a call as soon as they are able.

Not sure who to contact? Meet our team. Still not sure? Email shropshirehillsaonb@shropshire.gov.uk and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.