Welcome to Abdon

Abdon is a small village located in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is situated on the slopes of the Brown Clee Hill, which is the highest point in Shropshire. Abdon is a peaceful and picturesque village that is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields. The village is home to a small community of residents who enjoy the tranquility and natural beauty of the area.

One of the main attractions of Abdon is the Abdon Burf viewpoint, which offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The viewpoint is located on the summit of the Brown Clee Hill and can be reached by a short walk from the village. From the viewpoint, visitors can see as far as the Welsh mountains on a clear day. The Abdon Burf viewpoint is a popular spot for walkers and hikers who come to enjoy the breathtaking views.

Abdon is also home to the St. Margaret's Church, which is a Grade II listed building. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a fine example of Norman architecture. The church is located in the heart of the village and is surrounded by a beautiful churchyard. The church is open to visitors and is a popular spot for those interested in history and architecture. Overall, Abdon is a charming and peaceful village that is well worth a visit for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 6.3°C

Feels Like: 5.5°C

Wind: 3.1 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
Brown Clee C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Sue Relph	Station Road Ditton Priors Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 6SS 01746712652 School Website
Corvedale C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Brough	Diddlebury Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 9DH 01584841630 School Website
Brockton C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Marilyn Hunt	Brockton Much Wenlock Shropshire TF13 6JR 01746785671 School Website
Rushbury C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Steve Morris	Rushbury Church Stretton Shropshire SY6 7EB 01694771233 School Website
Farlow C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Davies	Farlow Cleobury Mortimer Kidderminster Shropshire DY14 0RQ 01746718661 School Website
Bitterley C Of E Primary School Aided Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Kerrie Lewis	Bitterley Ludlow Shropshire SY8 3HF 01584890228 School Website
Compass Community School Vicarage Park Other Independent Special School Ages:8-19 Head Teacher Mr Konrad Katarzynski	The Old Vicarage The Bullring Stottesdon Kidderminster DY14 8UH 7547414661
Stottesdon C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Jones	Stottesdon Cleobury Mortimer Kidderminster Shropshire DY14 8UE 01746718617 School Website
Church Preen Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Sue Phillips (Hos) Ms Marilyn Hunt (Eht) Marilyn.Hunt@Taw.Org.Uk	Church Preen Church Stretton Shropshire SY6 7LH 01694771359 School Website
Clee Hill Community Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Ceri Little	Tenbury Road Clee Hill Ludlow Shropshire SY8 3NE 01584890384 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ludlow Station Drive, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 2PQ 8.02 Miles

Church Stretton Station Approach, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PG 8.60 Miles

Craven Arms Station Crescent, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9RR 9.08 Miles

Broome Broome Road, Broome, Shropshire, SY7 0NT 11.35 Miles

Hopton Heath Railway Bridge, Hopton Heath, Shropshire, SY7 0QD 13.25 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Broadstone Cars Ltd 01584 841505 Broadstone, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6LE 2.83 Miles
Tracy's Taxis And Private Hire 01584 890820 1 Knowbury, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 3JR 7.13 Miles
Teaky's Taxis 01584 879478 54, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1TB 7.89 Miles
Ludlow Taxis 01584 876666 56 Sandpits Avenue, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1TB 7.89 Miles
Annette's Taxis 01584 878787 68 Old St, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1NX 8.39 Miles
Longmynd Limo And Private Hire 01694 722472 45 Swains Meadow, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6HT 8.61 Miles
Able Taxi Sevices 01694 724770 Gernant, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PN 8.79 Miles
Rocket Cars 07890 904732 3 Grove Drive, Lydbury North, Shropshire, SY7 8DA 8.80 Miles
Wenlock Cars Taxi Service 07897 383157 Southfield Road, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6AY 8.93 Miles
Arms Cars 01588 672734 12A Meadow Rd, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9QY 9.25 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Abdon Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bank Farm Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cockshutford Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Heath Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tugford Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clee St Margarets Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bouldon Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy8 Stoke Bank Ludlow Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Baucott Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy8 Blackford Stoke St Milborough Ludlow Collection Today available until:10:45 Weekday Last Collection:10:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Sy8 New House Stoke St Milborough Ludlow Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:10:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Sy8 Stoke St. Milborough Post Office Ludlow Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Stanton Long Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Painters Bank Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Dittons Prior Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Brown Clee Medical Centre 01746 712672	Station Road Ditton Priors Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 6SS
Stottesdon 01746 718257	The Surgery Stottesdon Kidderminster Worcestershire DY14 8TY
Brunswick House	Tenbury Road Clee Hill Ludlow Shropshire SY8 3NE
Station Drive Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Station Drive Ludlow SY8 2AB
Station Drive Surgery 01584 872461	The Surgery Station Drive Ludlow Shropshire SY8 2AB

Local Stores

Ludlow
Foldgate Lane
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 1LS
01584 877080
Store Website
8.06 miles

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SPAR Ludlow
1
Castle Street
Ludlow
SY8 1AS
01584 878758
Store Website
8.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Marches Farm Vets Ltd
Unit 3 Church Farm Studios Stanton Lacy Ludlow Shropshire SY8 2AE office@marchesfarmvets.co.uk Website 6.72 miles

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Severn Edge Veterinary Group - Ludlow
Unit 10, The Business Quarter Eco Park Road Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1FD 01584 874566 Website 7.93 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 7.94 miles

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Teme Vets Ltd
The Casemill Temeside Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1JW 01584 872147 ludlow@temevets.co.uk Website 8.24 miles
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Severn Edge Veterinary Group - Much Wenlock
Victoria Road Much Wenlock Shropshire TF13 6AH 01952 727371 office@severnedgevets.co.uk Website 8.79 miles
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Severn Edge Farm Vets
Bridgnorth Agricultural Centre The Livestock And Auction Centre Wenlock Road Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4QR 01746 713911 farmadmin@severnedgevets.co.uk Website 8.89 miles
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24 hour out of hours available on 01746 713 911
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Local Dog Walks

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 8.39 miles

Location what3words briefer.scrum.remaking

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 9.07 miles Off The B4361 Ludlow To Richard's Castle Road, 2 Miles South-West Of Ludlow.

Location what3words foods.gurgling.text

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 10.37 miles

Location what3words shrimps.riverbed.tacky

Dudmaston
The Six-Mile Captain Geoffrey’S Woodland Walk Takes You Through A Working Estate That Dates From Norman Times. Captain Geoffrey Wolryche-Whitmore Took Over The Estate In The Early 20Th Century And Saved It From Ruin. WV15 6HD 10.80 miles Follow The A442 From Kidderminster To Bridgnorth. If Driving From Kidderminster, Go Through Alveley And Look Out For The National Trust Sign For Hampton Loade Car Park. Turn Left At This Sign And Follow The Road Into Hampton Loade. Follow The Signs For The Car Park.

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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. 11.05 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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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 11.34 miles

Location what3words showed.walking.overpaid

Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Clear
Temp	2.7°C	1.3°C	0.1°C	-0.5°C	2.6°C	6.9°C	10.4°C	12.8°C	14.3°C	14°C	10.7°C	9.4°C
Feels Like	0.1°C	-0.9°C	-1.4°C	-1.3°C	1°C	5.7°C	9.8°C	12.4°C	13.8°C	13.3°C	9.2°C	7.6°C

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Temp	8.5°C	7.6°C	6.7°C	6.4°C	7.3°C	10.9°C	15.6°C	19.4°C	20.5°C	19.3°C	17°C	13.9°C
Feels Like	6.2°C	4.7°C	3.4°C	2.7°C	3.5°C	8.2°C	14.9°C	19.2°C	20.4°C	19.3°C	16.4°C	13.6°C

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	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Clear
Temp	12.5°C	11.2°C	10°C	9°C	11.7°C	15.5°C	19.2°C	19.6°C	18.4°C	16.7°C	13.9°C	13°C
Feels Like	11.9°C	10.3°C	8.9°C	7.7°C	10.6°C	14.7°C	19°C	19.5°C	18.4°C	16.7°C	13.3°C	12.1°C

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