Heritage weekend… THE SHROPSHIRE HILLS

With its sweeping grassland and undulating valleys, the Shropshire Hills area stands as the embodiment of the quintessential British countryside. Covering a quarter of the county, this living landscape is buzzing with rare wildlife and inspiring vistas. Venture across the farmlands to admire spectacular waterfalls and stunning ravines, keeping your eyes peeled for the wild Welsh mountain ponies and the swallows that dip and dive across the hillside.

But despite its sleepy appearance, this land is far from untouched. A key player in the Industrial Revolution, it was heavily mined, leaving deep scars across the landscape. The Shropshire Mines Trust offers guided tours of Snailbeach Mine, which seek to bring this industrial heritage to life, taking you through semi-restored workers’ cottages, and partially underground to see some of the mining work that changed the