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This Lesser-known Region Has Been Called the 'Little Switzerland' of England-and It Has Quaint Towns and Gorgeous Walking Trails

Flanked by the Welsh border and sprinkled with quaint villages and ancient forts, Shropshire's hills are a wonderful place for a serendipitous stroll. So the story goes, the Victorians referred to this quiet corner of England as "Little Switzerland." While that's being a tad generous to its blustery ridges-there are no snowcapped mountains here-Shropshire is an underrated delight. And it's not just spectacular walking you'll find here either.

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fromwww.theguardian.com

2 months ago

Birmingham is up the road but there are no buses': privatisation a dead end for Ludlow

Privatisation and deregulation since 1981 caused severe bus service decline in Shropshire, reducing routes and isolating residents while fares rose and dividends were paid to company owners.

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This Lesser-known Region Has Been Called the 'Little Switzerland' of England-and It Has Quaint Towns and Gorgeous Walking Trails

Birmingham is up the road but there are no buses': privatisation a dead end for Ludlow

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