Yesterday I had a wonderful day showing a visiting Swedish journalist
around the County. The only thing against us was the weather! We started
the day with a whistle stop tour of Hobsons Brewery ,
unfortunately it was a little early to sample the product! Next stop
was Ludlow for a stroll round the castle and the independent shops,
checking out the gourmet restaurants of La Becasse and Mr Underhills. Back in the car for a short trip to Stokesay Castle.
I love this romantic fortified, medieval manor house – not really a
castle at all! Fortunately by now the rain had cleared and there was a
little blue sky! The photo shows one of the many views from the Long
Mynd, the sun was just trying to break through in the distance. After
touring both the Long Mynd and the Stiperstones we were getting hungry
so made a quick stop in CLun to photograph the bridge and the castle we
carried on to Rocke Cottage Tearooms where Karin served us a delicious
lunch, followed by a selection of homemade cakes – do try the sticky
ginger cake or the chocolate and beetroot cake! It was time to head back
home and the station for Petra, just long enough for a couple of
viewpoints off the Clee Hills and more photos. A brilliant day out in
our fabulous County.