Welcome to Ratlinghope

Ratlinghope is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated in the heart of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which makes it a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and scenic getaway. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and dense forests, which provide ample opportunities for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities.

One of the main attractions of Ratlinghope is its historic church, St. Margaret's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows, intricate carvings, and peaceful atmosphere. Visitors can also explore the nearby Ratlinghope Nature Reserve, which is home to a variety of wildlife, including red kites, buzzards, and peregrine falcons.

Despite its small size, Ratlinghope has a vibrant community, with a local pub, village hall, and annual events such as the Ratlinghope Show and the Ratlinghope Music Festival. The village is also home to a number of small businesses, including a farm shop, a pottery studio, and a bed and breakfast. Overall, Ratlinghope is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a glimpse into rural life in Shropshire.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 11°C

Feels Like: 8°C

Wind: 17.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Norbury Primary School And Nursery Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Leslie Ball	Norbury Bishops Castle Shropshire SY9 5EA 01588650207 School Website
Stiperstones C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Les Ball	Snailbeach Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0LZ 01588650207 School Website
Church Stretton School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr John Parr	Shrewsbury Road Church Stretton Shropshire SY6 6EX 01694722209 School Website
St Lawrence C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Alan Brannen	Shrewsbury Road Church Stretton Shropshire SY6 6EX 01694722682 School Website
Minsterley Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Katie Wilcox	Minsterley Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0BE 01743791398 School Website
Pontesbury C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Langford	Bogey Lane Pontesbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0TF 01743790226 School Website
Mary Webb School And Science College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Peter Lowe - Werrell	Pontesbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0TG 1743792100 School Website
Longnor C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs L Edgerton	Frodesley Road Longnor Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 7PP 01743718493 School Website
St Edward's Cofe Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kerrie Lewis	Church Road Dorrington Shrewsbury SY5 7JL 1743718462 School Website
Longden C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Sally Johnson	Plealey Road Longden Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 8EX 01743860480 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Church Stretton Station Approach, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PG 3.88 Miles

Craven Arms Station Crescent, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9RR 8.62 Miles

Broome Broome Road, Broome, Shropshire, SY7 0NT 9.71 Miles

Shrewsbury Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ 11.63 Miles

Hopton Heath Railway Bridge, Hopton Heath, Shropshire, SY7 0QD 12.05 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Longmynd Limo And Private Hire 01694 722472 45 Swains Meadow, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6HT 3.88 Miles
Able Taxi Sevices 01694 724770 Gernant, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PN 4.05 Miles
Rocket Cars 07890 904732 3 Grove Drive, Lydbury North, Shropshire, SY7 8DA 7.77 Miles
Arms Cars 01588 672734 12A Meadow Rd, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9QY 8.80 Miles
Tonys Taxis And Courior Services 07773 949821 4 Shomere Crescent, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 9PF 9.82 Miles
Broadstone Cars Ltd 01584 841505 Broadstone, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6LE 9.92 Miles
Interspeed Cars 01743 761549 Cound Arbour Bungalow, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 6AW 10.97 Miles
A A A Shrewsbury Taxis 01743 244555 10 Leyburn Av, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8TP 11.11 Miles
A To B With Craven Arms Taxis 01588 660448 Townsend, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0PX 11.20 Miles
Classic Bridal Car 07855 024631 Bank House, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6PD 11.27 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Bridges Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Ratlinghope Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Betchcote Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wentnor Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Picklescott Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wentnor Old Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carding Mill Valley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Bog Mines Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woolstaston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pennerley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Norbury Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stiperstones Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Asterton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burgum Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burway Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Church Stretton Medical Centre 01694 722127	The Medical Centre Easthope Road Church Stretton Shropshire SY6 6BL
Pontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice 01743 790325	Pontesbury Medical Prac Hall Bank, Pontesbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0RF
Dorrington Surgery 01743 718486	The Maitlands Church Road Dorrington Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 7LD
Bishops Castle Medical Practice 01588 638285	Schoolhouse Lane Bishops Castlee Shropshire SY9 5ER
Westbury Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Westbury Shrewsbury SY5 9QX

Local Stores

Church Stretton
Lion Meadow
Church Stretton
Shropshire
SY6 6BX
01694 723690
Store Website
3.73 miles

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SPAR Bishops Castle
SPAR PFS
Church Street
Bishops Castle
SY9 5AA
01588 630390
Store Website
7.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Stretton Hills Veterinary Practice Ltd
Dudgeley Farm Lower Wood All Stretton Church Stretton Shropshire SY6 6LE 01694 751748 info@theequinevet.co.uk Website 4.00 miles
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Malthouse Veterinary Group Ltd
Malthouse Leigh Road Minsterley Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0AA 01743 791246 reception@malthouseveterinarygroup.co.uk Website 5.53 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 7.03 miles

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Severn Edge Veterinary Group Ltd
Mckinnon House Corvedale Road Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 9ND 01588 673 354 cravenarms@severnedgevets.co.uk Website 8.83 miles
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Shropshire Farm Vets Ltd
Unit 3, The Depot Hanwood Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 8NY 01743 860 920 farm@shropshirefarmvets.com Website 9.01 miles
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Poultry Health Services
Quarry Veterinary Practice 57 Lythwood Road Bayston Hill Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 0NA 01829 740639 barton@poultryhealthservices.com Website 9.02 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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. 1.43 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 2.89 miles Park At The Bog Car Park, Just Past The Visitor Centre (Grid Ref: So 357 977).

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Battlefield
Two Dog Walking Routes, Long And Short. Leading Too Mary Magdalene Church. Free Parking. Scenic, Peaceful. If You Go Through The Church Yard It Leads To Battlefield Farm Shop, Falconry And Cafe. The Cafe Also Serves Outdoor, So Dog Friendly. Shrewsbury Lancashire 14.11 miles

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Haughmond Hill Shropshire
4 Great Walks, The Furthest Is 1 Hour 15 Mins And I Think The Shortest Was 20 Mins. We Could Let The Dog Off All The Way Round. Marked Route All The Way And Amazing Views. Car Park Charges But Not To Bad And An Amazing Cafe With Lovely Food And Lots Of Picnic Benches Also You Can Buy Frozen Yoghurt And Other Treats For Your Dog. Shrewsbury Lancashire 14.27 miles

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Haughmond Hill
Lovely Walk And Very Dog Friendly. (Always Lots Of Dogs About) There Are Different Routes To Take And A Lovely Cafe That Sells Bags Of Doggie Sausage. Car Park Charges Do Apply. I Highly Recommend Haughmond Hill. Haughmond Hill Car Park Lancashire 14.33 miles Look For Cafe Sign On The Turning In To The Lane. Go Past The Quarry On The Right And You Will See The Car Park.

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

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-8.8°C	-8.8°C	-11.1°C	-12°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-15.4°C	-11.3°C	-11.1°C	-15°C	-16.6°C

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Temp	-12.1°C	-11.9°C	-11.5°C	-11°C	-7.8°C	-4.2°C	0.2°C	3.6°C	4.4°C	2.5°C	0.4°C	-0.4°C
Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.4°C	-18.8°C	-18.8°C	-15.3°C	-11.1°C	-5.8°C	-1.5°C	0°C	-1.3°C	-3.5°C	-4.8°C

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Temp	-1.3°C	-1.8°C	-1.6°C	-0.8°C	0.4°C	2.5°C	5.5°C	6.7°C	6.1°C	4.2°C	2.9°C	0.6°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-6.3°C	-6.2°C	-5.5°C	-4.3°C	-1.9°C	1.4°C	3°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-0.9°C	-3.5°C

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