Welcome to Whitcot

Whitcot is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated in the north-western part of the county, close to the border with Wales. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and lush green fields. The area is popular with walkers and hikers, who come to explore the many footpaths and trails that criss-cross the landscape.

The village itself is small and quiet, with a population of just a few hundred people. There are a few shops and amenities in the village, including a post office, a pub, and a small convenience store. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including a 12th-century church and a number of traditional cottages and farmhouses.

Despite its small size, Whitcot has a strong sense of community, with many local events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include an annual village fete, a Christmas market, and regular social events at the local pub. The village is also home to a number of community groups and clubs, including a gardening club, a book club, and a local history society. Overall, Whitcot is a charming and welcoming village, with a strong sense of community and a beautiful natural setting.

Local Weather

Blizzard

Temp: 1.7°C

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Wind: 27.3 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

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
The Community College Bishops Castle
Foundation School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Reuben Thorley
Brampton Road
Bishops Castle
Shropshire
SY9 5AY
01588638257
Bishops Castle Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Kate Mather
Oak Meadow
Bishops Castle
Shropshire
SY9 5PA
1588638522
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
Wistanstow C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sue Phillips (Hos) Marilyn Hunt (Eht) (Marilyn.Hunt@Taw.Org.Uk)
Wistanstow
Craven Arms
Shropshire
SY7 8DQ
01588673347
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
Church Stretton School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr John Parr
Shrewsbury Road
Church Stretton
Shropshire
SY6 6EX
01694722209
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
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
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
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Church Stretton
Station Approach, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PG
5.18 Miles
Craven Arms
Station Crescent, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9RR
6.40 Miles
Broome
Broome Road, Broome, Shropshire, SY7 0NT
6.79 Miles
Hopton Heath
Railway Bridge, Hopton Heath, Shropshire, SY7 0QD
8.88 Miles
Bucknell
Weston Road, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0AD
11.26 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Able Taxi Sevices
01694 724770
Gernant, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PN
4.24 Miles
Longmynd Limo And Private Hire
01694 722472
45 Swains Meadow, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6HT
5.02 Miles
Rocket Cars
07890 904732
3 Grove Drive, Lydbury North, Shropshire, SY7 8DA
5.74 Miles
Arms Cars
01588 672734
12A Meadow Rd, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9QY
6.51 Miles
A To B With Craven Arms Taxis
01588 660448
Townsend, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0PX
8.14 Miles
Classic Bridal Car
07855 024631
Bank House, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6PD
9.96 Miles
Broadstone Cars Ltd
01584 841505
Broadstone, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6LE
10.76 Miles
Stonebridge Taxi's
01938 555119
Stonebridge Ho/Salop Rd, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 9HP
13.35 Miles
Tonys Taxis And Courior Services
07773 949821
4 Shomere Crescent, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 9PF
13.35 Miles
Knighton Taxis
01547 528165
The Dingle, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1LD
13.49 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Whitcott
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Wentnor Old Post Office
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Wentnor
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Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Norbury
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eaton Stations
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Asterton
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Linley
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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The Leas
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lydham
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eyton
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Totterton
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hamperley
Weekday Last Collection:11:00
Saturday Last Collection:09:45
The Bridges
Weekday Last Collection:11:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Minton
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Bishops Castle Medical Practice
01588 638285
Schoolhouse Lane
Bishops Castlee
Shropshire
SY9 5ER
Church Stretton Medical Centre
01694 722127
The Medical Centre
Easthope Road
Church Stretton
Shropshire
SY6 6BL
Craven Arms Surgery
01588 672309
The Surgery
20 Shrewsbury Road
Craven Arms
Shropshire
SY7 9PY
South West Shropshire Pcn
01588 672309
Craven Arms Medical
20 Shrewsbury Road
Craven Arms
Shropshire
SY7 9PY
The Meadows Medical Practice
01588 640573
The Meadows Medical Pract
Turnpike Meadow
Clun
Shropshire
SY7 8HZ
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Local Stores

Bishops Castle
59-63 Church Street
Bishops Castle
Shropshire
SY9 5AD
01588 638411
shop.5955@coop.co.uk
Store Website
3.67 miles
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SPAR Bishops Castle
SPAR PFS
Church Street
Bishops Castle
SY9 5AA
01588 630390
Store Website
3.7 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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
3.66 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

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Dogs

Equines

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Small Mammals

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Stretton Hills Veterinary Practice Ltd
Dudgeley Farm
Lower Wood
All Stretton
Church Stretton
Shropshire
SY6 6LE
01694 751748
info@theequinevet.co.uk
Website
6.52 miles
Amenities
Client car park

Animals Treated
Equines

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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
6.61 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Malthouse Veterinary Group Ltd
Malthouse
Leigh Road
Minsterley
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 0AA
01743 791246
reception@malthouseveterinarygroup.co.uk
Website
8.33 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Trefaldwyn Vets
Trefaldwyn Veterinary Clinic
Forden Road
Montgomery
Powys
SY15 6EU
01686 668234
info@trefaldwynvets.com
10.02 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Pigs

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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

Cattle

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

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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.
3.65 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.
Location
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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
3.97 miles

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

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

Location
what3words
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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
13.50 miles

Location
what3words
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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
14.82 miles

Location
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