Clun
Ward in Shropshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.406, -3.043 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 29 79 |
| Dialling code: | 01547 (Knighton) |
Clun is a small, sparsely populated ward in south‑west Shropshire, England, centred on the ancient market town in the narrow valley of the River Clun. The ward covers a wide rural area of rolling hills and wooded valleys within the Shropshire Hills AONB, giving it a sense of remoteness and attractive landscape that draws walkers and country visitors as well as supporting traditional hill‑farming.
The built heritage is striking for such a small place: the remains of Clun Castle and other historic features testify to a long borderland history, while the local economy remains largely agricultural with a growing contribution from tourism and small local services. Socially it has the close‑knit feel of rural life, with village halls, pubs and voluntary groups playing a big role in community life and seasonal events that keep local traditions alive.
Postcode districts covering Clun
Most populated places nearby
- Shrewsbury 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Newtown 13.7 miles22 km
- Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Leominster 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Ludlow 14.1 miles22.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Clun Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Llanfair Waterdine Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Knighton with Beguildy Ward 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Newcastle on Clun Parish 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Stowe Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Hopton Castle Parish 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Clunbury Parish 4.3 miles7 km
- Knighton Built-up area 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Bucknell Built-up area 5 miles8 km
- Bedstone Built-up area 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Mainstone Parish 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Colebatch Parish 5.7 miles9.2 km
Example postcodes in Clun
SY7 0NR, SY7 8PA, SY7 8QR, SY7 0BS, SY7 8JZ, SY7 0HW, SY7 0JH, SY7 8JD, SY7 8JH … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 54.6 miles87.9 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 64.6 miles104 km
- Knucklas Railway Station 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Knighton Railway Station 4.2 miles6.8 km
Hotels near Clun Ad
- The Lion 7.7 miles12.4 km
- The Radnorshire Arms Hotel 3 9.2 miles14.8 km
Schools in Clun
- Clunbury C of E Primary School Primary
- Newcastle C of E Primary School Primary
- St George's C of E Academy, Clun Primary
- St Mary's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Clun Forest Forest 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Kerry Hill Hill 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Croft Ambrey Archaeological site 12 miles19.3 km
- Ludlow Racecourse Recreation 12.4 miles20 km
- Latham Park Stadium 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Clee Hills Hill 15.9 miles25.5 km
- Powis Castle Estate 17.7 miles28.4 km
- Caersws FC Stadium 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Welshpool Stadium 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Easton Court Estate 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Cambrian Mountains Mountains 19.3 miles31 km
- Strata Marcella Abbey Historic site 19.6 miles31.5 km