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Shropshire
Carding Mill Valley
© NTPL / Nick Carter
This beautiful heather covered upland heath provides some superb walking in peaceful countryside. Savour the stunning views across the Shropshire and Cheshire plains and Black Mountains.
The Long Mynd
© NTPL / David Noton
The Long Mynd, or 'Long Mountain', is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and provides some excellent walking country. An ancient track, the Portway, runs along the top of the great ridge which extends for 10 miles and is home to a wide range of upland flora and fauna.
Wenlock Edge
© NTPL / David Noton
Wenlock Edge is a rare and special landscape stretching for 18 miles through Shropshire. The thickly wooded limestone escarpment offers dramatic views, dappled paths, historic quarries and limekilns as well as rare flowers, mammals, birds and insects.
OS grid reference - 138:SO612996
Staffordshire
Downs Banks
© National Trust / Derek Wilbraham
Although in the heart of the Midlands, Downs Banks offers a peaceful escape from the noises and stresses of everyday living. A great place to take your dog and there are plenty of bridleways to choose from, perfect for horse riding and cycling.
Kinver Edge
© NTPL / Joe Cornish
The famous Holy Austin rock houses sit below this impressive sandstone ridge. Although no one's lived in the houses, home to the last troglodytes in England, since the 1950s they have been restored and it's easy to imagine life underground. Kinver Edge offers dramatic views across surrounding counties and miles of spectacular walking country.
Worcestershire
Clent Hills
© NTPL / David Noton
An important habitat for breeding birds and rare insects, the Clent Hills comprise three sandstone ridges high above the midland plain. With panoramic views to the Severn Vale, Avon Vale and Welsh borders the hills provide a refreshing escape from the city.
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