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Cleobury MortimerCleobury

Give Cleobury Mortimer half a day on a Ludlow–Bridgnorth run: crooked-spire church, a pint, and the Simon Evans Way if you want a 27 km (17 mi) walk.

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Cleobury Mortimer is a small Shropshire market town of about 3,300 people, chartered in 1253, in the far south-east of the county roughly 53 km by road from Shrewsbury. Everything sits within a few minutes on foot. It works as a short stop between Ludlow and Bridgnorth, or as a quiet base for walkers on the Simon Evans Way; it does not fill two days of sightseeing.

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Weather
see forecast
Currency
GBP
Best months
May–Sep
avoid Dec–Feb (short days, wet underfoot)
Airports
BHX · MAN
Nights
1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
  • United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
  • United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
  • United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Cleobury Mortimer999 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance999
  • EU emergency number112
  • NHS non-urgent111
  • Police non-urgent101

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Cleobury Mortimer, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee or tea in a café£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
  • Sit-down mealPub main course£12–18 (≈ US$16–25)
  • BeerPint of local ale£4–5.50 (≈ US$6–8)
  • Budget bedHostel or bunkhouse bed, a night, per person£25 (≈ US$35)
  • Mid-range bedPub or inn double room, a night, per room£110 (≈ US$150)
  • High-end bedPub or inn double room, a night, per room£180 (≈ US$250)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget £45 (≈ US$60) · Mid £80 (≈ US$110) · High £140 (≈ US$190)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

St Mary's Church and its crooked spireSimon Evans Way, a 27 km loop walkSix pubs for a town of about 3,300Hobsons brewery
Airports
BHX Birmingham (Nearest large airport; about 1 h 15 min by road, then rail or bus onward) · MAN Manchester (About 2 h by road; rail via Shrewsbury or Kidderminster)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    7°C (45°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    7°C (45°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

  5. May

    Best

    16°C (61°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    7°C (45°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (21°C (70°F)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F) low), wettest Jan (13 rain days), driest Jun (9). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Cleobury Mortimer: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

7°C (45°F)

1°C (34°F)

13 rd

Feb

7°C (45°F)

1°C (34°F)

11 rd

Mar

10°C (50°F)

2°C (36°F)

11 rd

Apr

13°C (55°F)

4°C (39°F)

10 rd

May

16°C (61°F)

7°C (45°F)

10 rd

Jun

19°C (66°F)

10°C (50°F)

9 rd

Jul

21°C (70°F)

12°C (54°F)

9 rd

Aug

21°C (70°F)

12°C (54°F)

10 rd

Sep

18°C (64°F)

10°C (50°F)

10 rd

Oct

14°C (57°F)

7°C (45°F)

12 rd

Nov

10°C (50°F)

4°C (39°F)

12 rd

Dec

7°C (45°F)

2°C (36°F)

13 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Walk. The whole town is a few minutes end to end. Bus 292 links Kidderminster and Ludlow via Cleobury Mortimer; a car makes the surrounding hills and Titterstone Clee Hill practical.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Ludlowgo

Door to door: About 40 min by car; longer by bus

Bus 292 west, or about 30 min by car on the A4117 past Titterstone Clee Hill

Castle, market and food; the A4117 gives wide views south over Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Bridgnorthgo

Door to door: About 40 min by car

Car north on the A442, or bus with a change

Cliff railway, river and plenty of pubs; pairs well with Cleobury on the same day.

Kidderminster

caution

Door to door: About 45 min

Bus 292 east

Useful mainly as a rail connection, not as a sight in itself.

Shrewsbury

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Car via the A458 and A49

Loop of the Severn, abbey and old streets; a full day.

Ironbridgego

Door to door: About 1 h

Car via Bridgnorth

Iron Bridge and the museum sites along the gorge.

Much Wenlockgo

Door to door: About 50 min

Car via Bridgnorth and the A458

Priory ruins and a small high street; combine with Ironbridge.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

High Street and Talbot Square

The Talbot Hotel and most pubs sit here; church, shops and bus stops within a 5-minute walk.

Lower Street

Two more pubs and a short walk to the church; quietest at night.

Village edge / self-catering

Limited stock; check availability and whether you need a car for the last stretch.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
£45–70 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
Mid
£70–120 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
High
£120 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Pub or inn double room1 × 1 night × £110£110
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £80£160
Bus 292 single, Kidderminster–Cleobury2 × £4£8
Pub main course2 × £14£28
eSIM, about a week of data2 × £10£20
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge£33
Trip total≈ £180 per person per day, bed included£359≈ US$500

2026 estimate in pounds; travel to and from the town excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee or tea in a café£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
Pint of local ale£4–5.50 (≈ US$6–8)
Pub main course£12–18 (≈ US$16–25)
Indian main at The Lampfrom £10 (≈ US$14)
Small Co-op shop, basics for a picnic£6–10 (≈ US$8–14)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

A quiet, low-crime small town; the real risks are unlit lanes after dark, uneven churchyard ground and the last bus leaving without you.
  • Bus 292 is infrequent and does not run late: check the timetable before you plan a day around it.
  • Pavements are narrow and unlit in places; walk single file on the approach roads.
  • Rural mobile signal is patchy outside the town centre.
  • Pub kitchens often stop serving earlier than the bar: check last orders.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
999
EU emergency number
112
NHS non-urgent
111
Police non-urgent
101

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance999
  • EU emergency number112
  • NHS non-urgent111
  • Police non-urgent101

Embassy

No embassies in town; the nearest consulates-general and embassies are in Birmingham and London (check).

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bus 292, Kidderminster → Cleobury Mortimer: about £4 (≈ US$6) single, about 45 min
  • Bus 292, Cleobury Mortimer → Ludlow: about £4 (≈ US$6) single, about 40 min
  • Taxi, Cleobury Mortimer → Ludlow: £25–35 (≈ US$35–50)

Say or show

  • Please — Please
  • Thank you — Thank you
  • A pint, please — A pint, please
  • Is the kitchen still serving? — Is the kitchen still serving?
  • Where is the bus stop? — Where is the bus stop?

The town name is said 'Clib-bree' or 'Clee-bree' locally.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Cleobury Mortimer. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (short days, wet underfoot) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 6 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Bus 292 timetable and last-bus cutoff, field-checked, with a taxi fallback rung.
  2. Walking clusters: church and Market Hall, High Street and Talbot Square, Lower Street pubs.
  3. Place pages for St Mary's Church and the Simon Evans Way with route notes and a short-loop option.
  4. Rain fixtures for the church, Market Hall foyer displays and the pubs so a wet day still works.

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