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From pre-history to the modern day: Some areas may be restricted Dogs on Access Land See it all on Titterstone Clee Access land is not necessarily available to walk on at all times. Landowners have the right for local, There are few places in Shropshire, or for that matter in the West Midlands, where the complex and intimate temporary restrictions, for any reason, for up to 28 relationship between people and the landscape is as days a year. clearly demonstrated as in the Clee Hills. It is a living Dogs must be on a short, fixed lead of no more than and evolving landscape famous for the black Whenever possible, restrictions and closures will 2m long between 1st March and 31st July to limit the Dhustone, still quarried today:The quarry at Clee Hill be shown on www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk disturbance to ground nesting birds and at all other times around livestock. Please follow local information supplies around half of all crushed rock used in the or given via the Open Access Helpline on West Midlands. signs. 0845 100 3298. Dogs may also be excluded for up to 6 weeks a year on A visit to Titterstone Clee will reveal some clues to this land used for lambing and in areas that are important industrial heritage; from some of the earliest concrete Information on local restrictions may also be for ground nesting birds. Your rights to take dogs on public rights of way are quarry buildings to the mounds caused by ‘bell pit’ posted at the main access land primary unaffected by access land restrictions, but dogs must coal mining.The lack of intensive agriculture and information points or at main points of access be kept under close control on public rights of way, ‘squatter’ settlement patterns in the area means that onto specific areas of land. preferably on a short, fixed lead. remnants of rare wildflower meadows have survived Dog restrictions do not apply to trained guide/hearing and disused quarries have become the home to a dogs or dogs that are on the land with permission of variety of wildlife, including the peregrine falcon. Open Access only applies to areas of open the landowner. country and registered common land. It does not People’s relationship with the hill goes back much include a right of access to lower lying farmland, Dogs and cattle further though. On the very top of Titterstone Clee is buildings, livestock pens, areas within 20m of a the highest and most extensive hillfort in the county. Access land is generally used for sheep grazing but Within the stone ramparts lie a Bronze Age ring cairn dwelling or building or the land attached to them you may come across cattle on the surrounding and a platform barrow.While on the adjacent Hoar i.e. its garden. There is no right of access across Rights of Way network. Edge lie a Bronze Age complex comprising a second quarries or other active mineral workings. Cattle may be inquisitive and approach you, especially ring cairn and two bowl barrows.This concentration of if you have a dog. prehistoric monuments suggests that the hill has been For you safety, avoid walking through a herd of cattle a prominent feature of the cultural landscape and never come between a cow and her calf. throughout time.
The hill is a popular viewing point.Weather permitting the almost 360o views stretch far beyond the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, into Wales, Herefordshire,Worcestershire and the West Midlands. It is a popular walking spot; stroll up to the summit and trig point, wander amongst the remains of the mining industry, or hike along the Shropshire Way to neighbouring Brown Clee. Explorer Map 203
Walking on Titterstone Clee The nearest Visitor Information Centres are in Ludlow (tel: 01584 875053)
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Bridleway Public House Other walks in Shropshire:
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Promoted Routes - Footpath Public Toilet in Shropshire can be found by visiting Woodland Visitor Information Centre www.shropshire.gov.uk
For information regarding Open Access restrictions please see www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk or call the Open Access Helpline on0845 100 3298
Walking is good for you! Walking 5 times a week for 30 minutes helps you keep healthy.
Nearest Pubs: The Kremlin and The Golden Cross in Clee Hill; Bennetts End Inn and The Penny Black Inn in Knowbury; Royal Oak on Ludlow road just west of Clee Hill; The Crown Inn, Hopton Wafers; Golden Lion in Knowle; The Colliers Arms near Hints
Please use public transport where possible Bus routes serving the area are: 292 Clee Hill from Ludlow through Cleobury Mortimer and Kidderminster to Birmingham 723 Clee Hill from Ludlow through Knowbury and Hopton Wafers to Cleobury Mortimer 751 Cleobury Mortimer to Cleeton St Mary
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