At Church Stretton Station, the little train arrives at this delightful market town nestling in the narrow valley between the Long Mynd to the west and the Stretton Hills to the east. Shuttle buses link with the trains on weekends.

The leafy Burway Road leads you steeply past mountain streams, to the heather clad plateau of Long Mynd with stunning panoramic views. The Longmynd Hotel,15 minutes walk from the station, nestles in woodland overlooking the town and offers £2 off a bar meal on presentation of a rail ticket valid that day. Just off the Shrewsbury Road, the Cardingmill valley is popular for short walks and picnics.

Church Stretton is colourful, full of little inns, restaurants and specialist shops and also has a large indoor antiques market. More information about Shropshire is available from the Shropshire Tourism Web site.