Villages · Mid Wales
Plowden
In or near Onibury.
Plowden — a village in wales mid.
Bill Boaden — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Craven Arms · 7.0 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Plowden is a village located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Lydbury North. It lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) known as the Shropshire Hills. The village features typical rural Welsh architecture and offers a tranquil setting amidst rolling hills and scenic landscapes. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere, suitable for exploring the surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4841, -2.9152
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Lydbury North
- Postcode
- SY7 8AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Craven Arms — 7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2640212 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Plowden railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.2 km
Plowden
Castles · 0.6 km
Ringwork 90m south east of Plowden Mill
Literary houses · 0.9 km
Plowden Mill
Castles · 0.9 km
Billings Ring
Vineyards · 1.0 km
Billings Ring large univallate hillfort
Vineyards · 1.0 km
Lynchgate Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
Bowl barrow at Eaton Farm
Castles · 1.8 km
Black Knoll
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
Eaton railway station
Castles · 2.0 km
Edgton
Castles · 2.1 km
Myndtown
Castles · 2.1 km
Nearby
📷 4Heritage railway stations · Mid Wales
Plowden railway station
Plowden railway station in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
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Ringwork 90m south east of Plowden Mill
Ringwork 90m south east of Plowden Mill — a literary house museum in wales mid.
📷 5📷 5Vineyards · Mid Wales
Billings Ring
Billings Ring — a UK vineyard in wales mid, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Vineyards · Mid Wales
Billings Ring large univallate hillfort
Billings Ring large univallate hillfort — a UK vineyard in wales mid, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Where to eat & stay near Plowden
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Mid Wales
Walcot Hall Caravan & Camping Park
Walcot Hall Caravan & Camping Park — a campsite in wales mid.
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Hamperley Camping
Hamperley Camping — a campsite in wales mid.
📷 5Campsites · Mid Wales
Foxholes Camp Site
Foxholes Camp Site — a campsite in wales mid.
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Small Batch
Small Batch — a campsite in wales mid.
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📷 5Caravan parks · Mid Wales
Daisy Bank Touring Caravan Park
Daisy Bank Touring Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales mid.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Mid Wales
The Six Bells And Former Stables To Rear
The Six Bells And Former Stables To Rear in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Mid Wales
The Black Lion And Forecourt Railings
The Black Lion And Forecourt Railings in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Bucks Head Public House
The Bucks Head Public House in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
📷 5More places in this region
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Plowden?
- Plowden is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY7 8AG), in the parish of Lydbury North.
- What is Plowden?
- Plowden — a village in wales mid.
- How do I get to Plowden?
- The nearest railway station is Craven Arms, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY7 8AG.
- Is Plowden a protected site?
- Yes — Plowden is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Plowden?
- The nearest railway station is Craven Arms, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY7 8AG.