Shropshire

Shropshire is one of those English counties that often gets overlooked in favour of more famous destinations, but it rewards those who make the effort. The landscape is varied and largely unspoiled – the Long Mynd and Stiperstones rise dramatically above the southern hills, while the Severn valley carves through gentler country to the east.

Market towns like Ludlow, Shrewsbury, and Bishop’s Castle have a lot going for them: good independent cafes and pubs, farmers markets, and streets that still feel genuinely lived in. The county also borders Wales, so there’s easy access to the Welsh Marches and the hills beyond.

For vanlifers, Shropshire’s quiet road network and low traffic levels make it ideal for slow travel. Stopping off at roadside viewpoints, exploring ancient hillforts like the Wrekin, or simply rolling through farmland without a schedule suits the pace of van life well.

Posts here cover vanlife in Shropshire – layby stops, good areas to explore, and what makes this corner of the Midlands worth a visit.