Welcome to Shirl Heath

Shirl Heath is a small village located in the county of Herefordshire, England. It is situated in the heart of the countryside and is surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and fields. The village is home to a small community of residents who enjoy the peace and tranquility of rural life. The village is known for its picturesque scenery and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers who come to explore the surrounding countryside.

One of the main attractions of Shirl Heath is its proximity to the River Wye. The river is a popular spot for fishing and boating, and there are several local companies that offer guided tours of the river. The river is also home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and herons. Visitors to Shirl Heath can enjoy a leisurely stroll along the riverbank, taking in the stunning views and enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

Despite its small size, Shirl Heath has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings and landmarks. The village church, St. Mary's, dates back to the 12th century and is a beautiful example of Norman architecture. The church is open to visitors and is a popular spot for weddings and other events. Other notable landmarks in the village include the old mill, which has been converted into a private residence, and the village green, which is a popular spot for picnics and outdoor activities.

Local Schools

School	Details
Bedstone College Other Independent School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mr Toby Mullins	Bedstone Bucknell Shropshire SY7 0BG 1547530303 School Website
Leintwardine Endowed Ce Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Gorry	Watling Street Leintwardine Craven Arms Herefordshire SY7 0LL 01547540641 School Website
St Marys C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Anna Cook	Chapel Lawn Road Bucknell Shropshire SY7 0AA 01547530264 School Website
Clunbury C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Anna Cook	Clunbury Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 0HE 01588660207 School Website
Onny C Of E A Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Reynolds	Onibury Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 9AW 01584856320 School Website
Stokesay Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul O'malley	Market Street Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 9NW 01588672275 School Website
Wigmore Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Robert Patterson	Ford Street Wigmore Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9UN 01568770333 School Website
Wigmore School Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Robert Patterson	Ford Street Wigmore Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9UW 01568770323 School Website
St George's Cofe Academy, Clun Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Manning	School Road Clun Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 8JQ 1588640229 School Website
Lydbury North C Of E A Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Reynolds	Lydbury North Shropshire SY7 8AU 01588680277 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hopton Heath Railway Bridge, Hopton Heath, Shropshire, SY7 0QD 0.56 Miles

Bucknell Weston Road, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0AD 2.46 Miles

Broome Broome Road, Broome, Shropshire, SY7 0NT 3.00 Miles

Craven Arms Station Crescent, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9RR 5.11 Miles

Knighton Station Road, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1DT 6.40 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A To B With Craven Arms Taxis 01588 660448 Townsend, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0PX 1.44 Miles
Arms Cars 01588 672734 12A Meadow Rd, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9QY 4.87 Miles
Rocket Cars 07890 904732 3 Grove Drive, Lydbury North, Shropshire, SY7 8DA 5.93 Miles
Knighton Taxis 01547 528165 The Dingle, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1LD 6.39 Miles
Access Taxis 01544 267739 Milbank, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2EH 7.80 Miles
Better Travel 07813 255991 10 Milbank, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2EH 7.80 Miles
Annette's Taxis 01584 878787 68 Old St, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1NX 8.25 Miles
Ludlow Taxis 01584 876666 56 Sandpits Avenue, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1TB 8.57 Miles
Teaky's Taxis 01584 879478 54, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1TB 8.57 Miles
Garrods Taxis 01544 267220 Broad St, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2AF 8.60 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Broadward Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hopton Heath Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beckjay Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marlow Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bedstone Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coxall Chapel Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hopton Castle Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shelderton Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Clungunford Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Twitchen Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Criftins Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Buckton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kinton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leintwardine Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bucknell Garage Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Leintwardine 01547 540355	The Surgery Jay Lane Leintwardine Shropshire SY7 0LG
South West Shropshire Pcn 01588 672309	Craven Arms Medical 20 Shrewsbury Road Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 9PY
Craven Arms Surgery 01588 672309	The Surgery 20 Shrewsbury Road Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 9PY
The Meadows Medical Practice 01588 640573	The Meadows Medical Pract Turnpike Meadow Clun Shropshire SY7 8HZ
Ludlow - Portcullis 01584 872939	Portcullis Surgery Portcullis Lane Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1GT

Local Stores

Knighton
Bridge Street
Knighton
Powys
LD7 1BT
01547 528645
Store Website
6.53 miles

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SPAR - Griffiths Garage
Griffiths Garage
High Street
Leintwardine
SY7 0JZ
01547 540223
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Severn Edge Veterinary Group Ltd
Mckinnon House Corvedale Road Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 9ND 01588 673 354 cravenarms@severnedgevets.co.uk Website 5.01 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Hafren Veterinary Group
Knighton Surgery Ludlow Road Knighton Powys LD7 1HP 01547 528292 knighton@hafrenvets.co.uk Website 6.44 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
Tue	08:30	17:00
Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
Wed	08:30	17:00
Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
Thu	08:30	17:00
Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
Fri	08:30	17:00
Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
Sat	08:30	12:00
Outside office hours - to contact the emergency service phone 01547 528292
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Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292

Hafren Veterinary Group Limited
1 Station Road Knighton Powys LD7 1BU 01547 529600/01597 528292 knightonsmallanimals@hafrenvets.co.uk Website 6.52 miles
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Animals Treated
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Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.
Tue	08:30	17:00
Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.
Wed	08:30	17:00
Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.
Thu	08:30	17:00
Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.
Fri	08:30	17:00
Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.
Sat	08:30	12:00
Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.
Sun	closed	closed
Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.

Marches Farm Vets Ltd
Unit 3 Church Farm Studios Stanton Lacy Ludlow Shropshire SY8 2AE office@marchesfarmvets.co.uk Website 7.20 miles

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Medivet Ludlow / Marches Veterinary Group
Corve Veterinary Surgery Coronation Avenue Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1DN 01584 877877 ludlow@medivet.co.uk Website 7.87 miles

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Bishop'S Castle Vets
Crowgate Veterinary Surgery Unit 1A Bishops Castle Business Park Bishops Castle Shropshire SY9 5BX 01588 638356 allwood_jones@office-mail.net 8.07 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Vinnalls Loop Mortimers Forest
This Trail Ascends To The Summit Of The High Vinnalls Giving Panoramic Views In All Directions And Then Passes Through A Variety Of Timber Crops And Open Deer Lawns. Wigmore Rd Ludlow Lancashire SY8 2HG 5.67 miles

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Mortimer Forest
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through Mortimer Forest, Near Ludlow. The Black Pool Loop Trail (Orange Marked) Includes Archaeological Features Such As Quarries, Holloways (Ancient Sunken Cart Tracks), Charcoal Burning Platforms, And An Iron Age Settlement. Lancashire SY8 2HD 7.13 miles Off The B4361 Ludlow To Richard's Castle Road, 2 Miles South-West Of Ludlow.

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Ludlow Castle
The Walk Starts In Front Of The Castle, The Walk Is On A Hard Surface, It Takes You A Steady Slope Around The Castle Paths, There Are Paths Leading Off Down To The River And Park , Play Area And Toilets. What Goes Down Must Go Up, There Is Quite A Steep Path Up The Other Side Of The Castle And Through Some Of The Castle Walls Through The Gardens Leading Back Up To Castle Front. 13 Dinham Lancashire 7.90 miles

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Black Pool Loop Trail 24?Km (15?Miles)
Black Pool Loop Trail 2.4?Km (1.5?Miles) Archaeological Features In This Area Include Quarries, Holloways (Ancient Sunken Cart Tracks) Charcoal Burning Platforms, And An Iron Age Settlement. B4361 Lancashire 7.95 miles

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Long Mynd
This 9.6 Mile Walk Is An Easy Route Following The Crest Of The Long Mynd With No Hard Climbs. There Are Plenty Of Opportunities To Deviate Off To Create Shorter, Longer Of More Challenging Walks. 11.92 miles Park In The Shooting Box Car Park, Cross The Road And Follow The Jack Mytton Way (Named After A 19Th Century Mp Who Quit After 2 Hours In The House Of Commons) South To Pole Bank And Keep Going.

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Stiper Stones Circle
This A Circular 5 Mile Walk Up To The Nipstone Rock, Along The Brow Of The Hill, Past The Stiper Stones And Then Back Down To The Ca Park. There A Number Of Opportunities To Make The Route Longer Or Shorter To Suit Your Needs. Unnamed Road Lancashire 13.34 miles Park At The Bog Car Park, Just Past The Visitor Centre (Grid Ref: So 357 977).

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