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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · West Midlands

Hope Bowdler

In or near Diddlebury.

Hope Bowdler — a village in wales mid.

Coffin Stone - geograph.org.uk - 2186626

J Scott — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Church Stretton · 2.2 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Hope Bowdler Outcrops SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Hope Bowdler is a village located in Mid Wales, within the parish of the same name and the postcode district SY6. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for the Hope Bowdler Outcrops, notable for its geological significance. Additionally, the village is part of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), recognised for its scenic landscapes and biodiversity.

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Coordinates
52.5274, -2.7757
District
Shropshire
Parish
Hope Bowdler
Postcode
SY6 7DA
Parliamentary constituency
South Shropshire
Nearest railway station
Church Stretton2.2 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Church Stretton - geograph.org.uk - 2793796📷 5

Mountains & hills · West Midlands

Hazler Hill

Hazler Hill — mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 345 m.

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Cwms Farm - geograph.org.uk - 5031546📷 5

Mountains & hills · West Midlands

Gaer Stone

Gaer Stone — mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 414 m.

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Cwms Farm from the southwest - geograph.org.uk - 1077567📷 5

Mountains & hills · West Midlands

Helmeth Hill

Helmeth Hill — mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 340 m.

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Hope Bowdler Hill - geograph.org.uk - 3304185📷 5

Mountains & hills · West Midlands

Hope Bowdler Hill

Hope Bowdler Hill — mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 428 m.

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Hope Bowdler Hill - geograph.org.uk - 3304185📷 5

Mountains & hills · West Midlands

Hope Bowdler Hill

Hope Bowdler Hill — a hill or mountain in wales mid.

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Small footbridge over a stream east of Ticklerton - geograph.org.uk - 2676744📷 3

Memorials & monuments · West Midlands

Ticklerton War Memorial

Ticklerton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Hope Bowdler

Places to stay

The Bucks Head, 42 High Street, Church Stretton - geograph.org.uk - 6321367📷 5

B&Bs · West Midlands

Victoria House

Victoria House — a bed-and-breakfast in wales mid.

victoriahouse-shropshire.co.uk
Caer Caradoc Hill - geograph.org.uk - 6417758📷 5

Campsites · West Midlands

Barnfield Farm Camping

Barnfield Farm Camping — a campsite in wales mid.

Bridge over Eaton Brook near Harton - geograph.org.uk - 4467579📷 5

Campsites · West Midlands

Church Stretton Camp & Fish

Church Stretton Camp & Fish — a campsite in wales mid.

Freecampandfishoaklands.co.uk
Derelict cottage under the Wenlock Edge - geograph.org.uk - 3455107📷 5

Campsites · West Midlands

Church Stretton Camp & Fish

Church Stretton Camp & Fish — a campsite in wales mid.

Ashes Hollow - geograph.org.uk - 7822064📷 5

Campsites · West Midlands

Small Batch

Small Batch — a campsite in wales mid.

Freesmallbatch-camping.co.uk
Wincote, Batch Valley, All Stretton - geograph.org.uk - 8000335📷 5

Hostels · West Midlands

All Stretton Bunkhouse

All Stretton Bunkhouse — a hostel in wales mid.

allstrettonbunkhouse.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Stretton Ale House, 8 The Square, Church Stretton - geograph.org.uk - 6386466📷 5

Cafés · West Midlands

Berry's

Berry's — a café in wales mid.

Catch and The Loft on a High Street corner, Church Stretton - geograph.org.uk - 6321354📷 5

Historic pubs · West Midlands

The Bucks Head Public House

The Bucks Head Public House in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

Little Stretton scene - geograph.org.uk - 6961398📷 5

Historic pubs · West Midlands

The Ragleth Inn

The Ragleth Inn in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

Entrance to Stretton Hall Nursing Home - geograph.org.uk - 8322895📷 7

Historic pubs · West Midlands

Yew Tree Inn Public House

Yew Tree Inn Public House in Wales North, United Kingdom.

Crown Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 4904377📷 7

Historic pubs · West Midlands

Crown Inn Public House

Crown Inn Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

Elizabeth II postbox, Aston Munslow - geograph.org.uk - 6105674📷 7

Historic pubs · West Midlands

Swan Inn Public House

Swan Inn Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

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Close up, Elizabeth II postbox, Pipe Ridware - geograph.org.uk - 5333291📷 5

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Moat Lane - geograph.org.uk - 5236075📷 5

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Farmhouses at Marchington Woodland - geograph.org.uk - 2119551📷 5

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Marchington Woodlands — a village in england east midlands.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Hope Bowdler?
Hope Bowdler is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY6 7DA), in the parish of Hope Bowdler.
What is Hope Bowdler?
Hope Bowdler — a village in wales mid.
How do I get to Hope Bowdler?
The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY6 7DA.
Is Hope Bowdler a protected site?
Yes — Hope Bowdler is part of the Hope Bowdler Outcrops SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Hope Bowdler?
The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY6 7DA.