Clun Castle




Set in the heart of Clun Valley in the Shropshire Hills AONB, you will find the small market town of Clun.
Overlooking the town high on a natural rocky mound in a loop of the river Clun, sits Clun Castle.
The original motte-and-bailey structure was established by a follower of William de Conqueror, in the years after the Norman conquest.
The castle and the nearby settlement prospered in the 13th century thanks to the management of the Fitzalan family.
But it suffered a number of attacks from across the Welsh border and by 1539 the castle was in ruins.
Today Clun Castle is an atmospheric place, and many people visit the ruins for dog walking, picnics or simply to enjoy the view.


Walking
You couldn’t find a prettier place for a picnic or a walk!
Clun is part of the national ‘Walkers are Welcome’ towns network.
The Shropshire Way and Offa’s Dyke can easily be reached from Clun as it is situated on the most imposing stretches of these long-distance footpaths.
Above Newcastle Upon Clun walkers can access the ancient pre–Bronze Age Kerry Ridgeway which is also a Long-Distance Footpath.
An easy 5-mile circular walk will take you south west of the village towards Rock Hill. This walk offers great views of the Clun Valley.
If you like to walk in the woods, then a moderate 5-mile circular will take you south east towards Black Hill through Sowdley Woods.
This walk offers stunning views of Clun Castle.
We enjoyed a longer walk from Bishop’s Castle to Clun. This section is part of the Shropshire Way.
This stage provides amazing views of remote rolling hills and meadowland.
For a while, the path follows the National Trail of Offa’s Dyke before a pleasant ridge walk to Clun.
This part of Shropshire is marvellous, and it offers something really special.
It is remote and tranquil, and off season you will not encounter many tourists.
Cool Places to Explore: Clun Valley | Bishop’s Castle | Carding Mill Valley & the Long Mynd | Stokesay Castle | Ludlow Castle.
Cool Places to Stay: The Cowshed.