A LOCATION TO PLEASE ALL TASTES
Whether you want laid-back relaxation , gentle or challenging activity, fancy just sight-seeing and exploring or are looking to combine business with pleasure, The Cliffe is perfectly positioned to satisfy most people. Below are just some of the things to see and visit, to do and enjoy and even some local places to eat and drink that we think you might appreciate.
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SOME OF THE THINGS TO VISIT, SEE AND DO
LUDLOW CASTLE
Ludlow Castle is a ruined medieval fortification in the town of the same name in the English county of Shropshire, standing on a promontory overlooking the River Teme. The castle was probably founded by Walter de Lacy after the Norman conquest and was one of the first stone castles to be built in England.
LUDLOW MARKET
Ludlow Market has operated on the same site for over 900 years and continues to offer shoppers a fantastic choice of products from small and artisan producers and sellers. These range from fresh fruit and veg to locally produced game pies, wines and spirits produced on the Clee Hills, local fashion designers to handmade wooden furniture and oil paintings.
RIVER TEME
The beautiful River Teme flows eastwards from its source to the River Severn just south of Worcester. On its way it passes through just three towns: Knighton, Ludlow and Tenbury Wells. The river through Ludlow is very picturesque, tumbling over a series of weirs beneath the town on one side, and the steep-sided, tree-covered Whitcliffe on the other, overlooked by the ruined castle and tall church tower. This remote and exceptionally beautiful river valley is rich in wildlife, history and heritage.
WHITCLIFFE COMMON NATURE RESERVE
Mortimer Forest is a forest on the Shropshire/Herefordshire border in England, near the town of Ludlow. It covers a hilly terrain, including the marilyn of High Vinnalls which rises to 375 metres.
WALKS IN AND AROUND LUDLOW
CYCLING AT SHROPSHIRE HILLS
Ludlow and the surrounding south Shropshire countryside is an ideal cycling area. The beautiful hilly countryside which includes the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has many quiet country lanes, forest areas and planned routes to suit cyclists of all abilities.
FISHING AT RIVER TEME
Ludlow and its surroundings offer many opportunities for fishing in beautiful, unspoilt countryside. The River Teme and its tributaries contain an abundance of fish species, including chub, barbel, roach, trout, grayling and pike. All waters are very wild and lightly fished, and there are also plenty of local still water pools and fisheries at which day tickets can be bought.
HORSE RIDING AT SHROPSHIRE HILLS
AND MORTIMER FOREST
Horse riding around Ludlow & The Shropshire Hills is the most peaceful way to enjoy the least crowded county of England. South Shropshire, the countryside surrounding Ludlow, has the horse-friendly peaks of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Ludlow and it's surrounding area offers the perfect base for anyone wanting to explore the Shropshire Hills on horseback. Horses are able to ride through sections of Mortimer Forest, a large Forestry Commission woodland about 1 mile west of Ludlow.
LUDLOW GOLF CLUB
Founded in 1889 is the oldest course in the Union of Shropshire and Herefordshire and still retains many of its original features and charm. Based on sand and gravel this James Braid designed heathland course, often described as an inland links, is one of, if not the driest course in the counties of Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
SOME OF THE PLACES TO EAT AND DRINK WE THINK YOU MIGHT ENJOY
PENSONS
Pensons is an ingredient-led, Michelin-star restaurant, that celebrates the very best that the local area has to offer. They passionately believe that great cooking starts with the quality, seasonality and freshness of the ingredients you use. So, they grow or forage as many of the vegetables, herbs and fruit as they can. Sourcing meat from carefully selected local butchers and farmers to ensure the highest quality produce that has been grass-fed and reared outside. And their fish comes from boats in Cornwall using sustainable fishing methods and is delivered fresh to them overnight.
THE OLD DOWNTOWN LODGE
MORTIMERS
Fine dining restaurant serving modern British and French food, in a stunning restaurant the idyllic historic town of Ludlow. It has plenty of character, courtesy of exposed stone, sloping floors and lovely wood panelling. Concise set menus offer classically rooted dishes with a personal touch.
THE FISH HOUSE
The Fish House provides the wonderful opportunity to relax and sample fresh seafood, with a glass of something refreshing, whilst making the most of the vantage spot of Ludlow's town centre. It is fully licensed and can offer a range of expertly sourced wines and ales and interesting soft drinks for those not looking for alcohol.
CSONS CAFE LUDLOW
CSONS at The Green Cafe, a friendly cafe-restaurant situated on the banks of the River Teme overlooking the weir and Dinham bridge. Ludlow castle is in the background, with the Millennium Green, a large grassy area on the side, perfect for picnics and often described as “Ludlow’s beach”.
Set in a peaceful location only a minutes drive from the historic town of Emsworth, Hampshire. It is situated near Portsmouth and Chichester, which are just a 20-minute drive in either direction, whilst London can be reached within an hour.
By Car...
From London continue to Brompton Rd/A4 7 min (1.7 mi).
Take M4, M25 and A3 to Dell Piece E/B2149 in Hampshire. Take exit 2 from A3(M) 1 hr 24 min (70.7 miles). Continue on B2149 to your destination in Emsworth.
From The North:
Leave the A3(M) at junction 2 and follow the signs to Emsworth B2149 then B2148. Take the first left after the "Emsworth" sign into Southleigh Road at the ‘traffic islands’ and then third left into Hollybank Lane as above.
By Train...
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