The Great Outdoors

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The countryside around Atcham offers various outdoor activities like walking, cycling, and exploring woodlands with easy access to the Shropshire Hills, known for hiking and mountain biking. Additionally, the River Severn, right on our doorstep is perfect for scenic riverside walks and potential water-based activities.<

The Wrekin

7 miles from the Mytton and Mermaid

The Wrekin is one of Shropshire’s most familiar natural landmarks and a popular destination for thousands of visitors from across the Midlands and beyond every year. This iconic hill is the pinnacle of an equally remarkable but much less widely known ancient forest landscape, where an array of plants, animals and insects has found a home amid a green network of varied wildlife sites.

Fishing

The River Severn at Atcham, Shrewsbury, offers good fishing opportunities, particularly for barbel and chub. You can fish on a National Trust day ticket at Lower Brompton Farm, purchased from Attingham Park Hall. The fishing season is typically from June 15th to March 15th.

Boating on the River Severn

Shropshire Raft Tours 19 miles from the Mytton and Mermaid.
Sabrina Boat 5 miles from the Mytton and Mermaid.

Boating near Atcham, primarily involves canoe or kayak hire for a 7-mile route. Alternatively, Shropshire Raft Tours offers a full-day canoe hire from Atcham to Ironbridge. For a more leisurely experience, river cruises on the Severn, such as those offered by Sabrina Boat, are available in Shrewsbury.