Shropshires Great Outdoors

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Web Name: Shropshires Great Outdoors

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Visiting our sitesShropshire s stunning countryside has remained open throughout the lockdown. From Severn Valley Country Park to The Mere and Nesscliffe Hill, it has been a lifeline for people right across Shropshire during the coronavirus pandemic, offering a safe, clean space to get some fresh air and exercise.As the lockdown restrictions continue to be eased by the Government, the kiosk and public toilets at Severn Valley Country Park will be open.  From Wednesday 5th of August to Sunday the 6th of September opening hours for these will be 10am till 4pm.As of the 10th of July 2020 the play area at the Severn Valley Country Park will also be open for children to use under the supervision of one adult.  Posters will be around the site giving guidelines on best hygiene practice for users, please follow these.When visiting any countryside site, please make sure you maintain 2m social distancing where possible, regularly wash your hands and dispose of any rubbish responsibly.The risk of the coronavirus being passed on to others outdoors is considered to be low as long as people maintain social distancing.  Please adhere to any guidelines which are set out at the site you are visiting.You can meet in groups of:·         up to 2 households (your support bubble counts as one household), indoors or outdoors·         up to 6 people from different households, outdoorsThis national guidance applies to England. Check if there are local restrictions in your area.  Click on the link for further information on advice on visiting green spaces safelyYou can visit the Government website for  more information on Coronavirus (COVID-19)Please click the image above for useful contact details to ensure you get the right support and advice to help you through these times.Annual User Survey 2020The Annual Outdoor Recreation User Survey is now available to complete from this link.  The survey is used to gather information about how people access the great outdoors in Shropshire.  The survey includes questions about the outdoor facilities and activities you make use of, how you obtain information, any access barriers you may face and how satisfied you are with the services provided. Undertaking the survey each year allows Shropshire Council to understand how things are changing and where future actions should be prioritised. You can find a short summary of the 2019 survey here.Flood Damaged Bridges After February Floods 2020As you can imagine, the recent unprecedented floods we have experienced across the County have left us with a number of serious issues on Shropshire s Rights of Way network.  Please click on the link below to view information for the location of some of the damaged bridges we are aware of.https://shropshire.gov.uk/media/14549/flood-damaged-bridges-2020.pdfRevised Definitive Map Statement 2020On 1st February 2020 Shropshire Council revised its Definitive Map and Statement of public rights of way (under the provisions of section 57(3) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981). This is the first revision since September 1965 and includes over 2000 modifications resulting from confirmed legal orders and agreements since that time. The revised definitive map for the county has been printed in colour at a scale of 1:10,000 and the revised statement includes descriptions of all these modifications made to the rights of way network since 1965 when the statement consisted of one route only.The Definitive Map and Statement may be viewed free of charge during normal office hours at Shirehall, Shrewsbury. Please call 0345 678 9000 before making a visit to ensure that the map isn t already in use by others. Alternatively, the online working copy of the can be viewed at this link.Join Shropshire s Great Outdoors membership scheme today!Become a member of Shropshire s Great Outdoors membership scheme and support the Country Parks and Sites across Shropshire that you love!Not only will you be helping to protect the future of Shropshire s beautiful countryside, but you will also receive some amazing member benefits, including:10% off at Theatre Severn and The Old Market Hall10% off at The Boathouse in Ellesmere10% discount in the café at Severn Valley Country Park, nr Bridgnorth, and discounts on eventsFree car parking at The Mere and Severn Valley Country ParkDiscounts on bookings at the Wardens Bungalow at The Mere10% off at Dave Mellor Cycles in ShrewsburyDiscounts at Long Mountain Centre10% off at Serenity Sports and Holistic Massage Therapies.Membership FeesIndividual – £36/ year + one vehicleJoint – £46/ year incl. two people at the same address + cards for two vehiclesFamily – £50/year incl. two adults plus up to 3 children under 16 years of age + cards for two vehicles.To join, or to renew your current membership, click hereFor more information please email mailto:outdoor.recreation@shropshire.gov.ukTo see the full membership offer or to become a member of Shropshire s Great Outdoors, click here.Come and enjoy everything that Shropshire’s Great Outdoors has to offerDiscover the fantastic countryside, exceptional views and wonderful wildlife. Explore our Country Parks, heritage sites and play areas or get active on over 5,600 km’s of Public Rights of Way (that’s the same distance as Shrewsbury to New York… on your doorstep!).Shropshire has many special landscapes including the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Stiperstones and Corndon Hill Country crossing the border in the south west of the county and the internationally important Meres and Mosses in the north. The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site also includes part of Shropshire around Chirk in the north.On this website you will find lots of promoted routes for walking, cycling and riding across the county, from The Shropshire Way to Walking with Offa. Plus there are details of other fantastic activities you can do in the great outdoors, from archery to paragliding!If you are looking for inspiration about where to go or what to do, the Top Experiences pages suggest a wide range of activities for all ages that highlight the incredible wildlife and history of Shropshire or might just be fun!Wherever you go and whatever you decide to do, we hope you enjoy Shropshire s Great Outdoors!Shropshire s Great Outdoors Strategy 2018-28 now availableTake a look at priorities for Shropshire over the next ten years.

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