National landscapes (AONB) · Mid Wales
Shropshire Hills National Landscape
The Shropshire Hills National Landscape is a designated National Landscape in Shropshire, England. It is located in the south of the county, extending to its border with Wales. Designated in 1958, the
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- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
About
The Shropshire Hills National Landscape is a designated National Landscape in Shropshire, England. It is located in the south of the county, extending to its border with Wales. Designated in 1958, the area encompasses 802 square kilometres (310 sq mi) of land primarily in south-west Shropshire, taking its name from the upland region of the Shropshire Hills. The A49 road and Welsh Marches Railway Line bisect the area north–south, passing through or near Shrewsbury, Church Stretton, Craven Arms and Ludlow.
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The Shropshire Hills National Landscape is a designated National Landscape in Shropshire, England. It is located in the south of the county, extending to its border with Wales. Designated in 1958, the area encompasses 802 square kilometres (310 sq mi) of land primarily in south-west Shropshire, taking its name from the upland region of the Shropshire Hills. The A49 road and Welsh Marches Railway Line bisect the area north–south, passing through or near Shrewsbury, Church Stretton, Craven Arms and Ludlow.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4950, -2.8160
- Address
- Shropshire, England
- Established
- 1958
- Official site
- www.shropshirehillsaonb.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Shropshire Hills National Landscape (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shropshire Hills National Landscape?
- Shropshire Hills National Landscape is in Mid Wales, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 52.4950°, -2.8160°.
- When was Shropshire Hills National Landscape built?
- Shropshire Hills National Landscape dates to 1958.