Hodnet Walks

1.1 miles (1.7 km)

This walk visits the pretty Shropshire village of Hodnet. The village is known for the delightful Hodnet Hall Gardens which are open to the public from March through to the end of October.
There's 60 acres of lovely gardens to explore with lakes, bluebell woodland, a Water Garden and a Kitchen Garden. You can follow the well laid out footpaths around the site before enjoying refreshment in the on site tea rooms.
A stroll around Hodnet village is also very pleasant with a church dating back to the Norman period and a fine 16th century pub.
To continue your walking in the area head west to visit the nearby Hawkstone Park. It's another special place with a large lake, place pathways, ravines, arches, bridges, towering cliffs and follies to see.

Hodnet Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map

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Hodnet Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Walks near Hodnet

Hawkstone Park - This spectacular park in Shropshire covers 100 acres and includes intricate pathways, ravines, arches, bridges, towering cliffs and follies
Shrewsbury River Walk - A circular walk around the attractive town of Shrewsbury, visiting the River Severn, Shrewsbury Castle and The Quarry park.
The walk starts next to the train station at Shrewsbury Castle
Attingham Park - A circular walk around this lovely deer park in Shrewsbury.
Market Drayton - This pleasant market town in north Shropshire has some nice waterside trails along the River Tern and the Shropshire Union Canal
Shropshire Union Canal - Travel from the ourskirts of Wolverhampton to Ellesmere Port on this long distance waterside walk along the Shropshire Union Canal.
The route starts at Autherley Junction in the Oxley area of Wolverhampton
Grinshill - This circular walk visits Corbet Wood and the viewpoint at Grinshill, near Shrewsbury
Wem - This pleasant market town in Shropshire has a couple of waymarked trails passing through it

Pubs/Cafes

The Bear is an historic 16th century coaching inn located in the heart of the village. The inn has a fascinating history with ancient tunnels and cellars where rebellious monks from church officials. The inn has been rewarded with a place in the Michelin Guide and has also been awarded two rosettes by the AA.
The pub has a charming interior and a garden area as well. There's parking and a dedicated room for dogs. You can find them on Drayton Road with postcode TF9 3NH for your sat navs.