Ashford Bowdler
Parish in Shropshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.329, -2.712 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 51 70 |
| Dialling code: | 01584 (Ludlow) |
Ashford Bowdler is a tiny, largely rural parish in south Shropshire, lying on the south bank of the River Teme opposite Ashford Carbonell and only a few miles from the market town of Ludlow. The landscape is typical riverside farmland with hedged fields, meadows and quiet lanes; the nearby A49 and the railway corridor give easy links while the village itself keeps a peaceful, countryside character.
Historically the settlement has medieval agricultural roots and its name reflects local landed families; surviving farmhouses and vernacular buildings hint at that past. Today it remains chiefly residential and farming‑oriented, popular with walkers and those seeking rural life close to Ludlow’s food and cultural scene, and sustained by a small, close‑knit community rather than any large commercial activity.
Postcode districts covering Ashford Bowdler
Most populated places nearby
- Worcester 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Hereford 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Kidderminster 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Great Malvern 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Droitwich Spa 24 miles38.6 km
- Stourport-on-Severn 18.4 miles29.7 km
- Bridgnorth 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Leominster 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Ludlow 2.8 miles4.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Richard's Castle (Shropshire) Parish 0.6 miles1 km
- Ashford Carbonell Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Ashford Carbonel Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Ludlow South Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Brimfield Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Richards Castle (Hereford) Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Ludford Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Orleton Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Sheet Built-up area 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Ludlow Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Little Hereford Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Ludlow East Ward 3 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Ashford Bowdler
SY8 4DH, SY8 4AF, SY8 4AQ, SY8 4DL, SY8 4DJ, SY8 4AE
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 41.6 miles66.9 km
- Bristol Airport 65.4 miles105.2 km
- Ludlow Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Leominster Railway Station 7.2 miles11.6 km
Hotels near Ashford Bowdler Ad
- The Town House Ludlow 2.7 miles4.3 km
- The Clive Arms 5 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Riverside Inn, Aymestrey 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The Lion 7.3 miles11.7 km
- The Feathers Hotel 4 2.8 miles4.4 km
- The Bridge 5.1 miles8.2 km
- The Wheatsheaf Inn 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Fishmore Hall 3 3.4 miles5.4 km
- The Hopton Crown 4 8.4 miles13.5 km
Local points of interest
- Easton Court Estate 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Ludlow Racecourse Recreation 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Croft Ambrey Archaeological site 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Clee Hills Hill 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Witley Court Historic site 15 miles24.1 km
- Wyre Forest Forest 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Hereford Racecourse Recreation 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Edgar Street Stadium 18.5 miles29.8 km