Coordinates:	52.535, -2.977
OS grid ref:	SO 33 93
Dialling code:	01588 (Bishops Castle)

More is a small, largely rural parish in Shropshire, tucked into the rolling pasture and small woodlands that characterise the fringes of the Shropshire Hills. The landscape is dominated by mixed livestock and dairy farming, narrow lanes and stone-built cottages, giving it a quietly scenic, agricultural character rather than any urban bustle.

Historically the area is marked by long-established farmsteads and winding lanes rather than grand monuments, which helps foster a close-knit local community; social life often revolves around village events, farm calendars and links with nearby market towns for services and trade. Its appeal is as much recreational and pastoral as economic, attracting walkers and those seeking a quieter pace within easy reach of larger centres in the county.

Postcode districts covering More

Most populated places nearby

Telford 22.9 miles36.9 km
Shrewsbury 15.3 miles24.7 km
Wellington 22.7 miles36.5 km
Oswestry 22.3 miles36 km
Oswestry Rural 21 miles33.8 km
Bridgnorth 23.3 miles37.6 km
Newtown 14.4 miles23.1 km
Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn 14.1 miles22.6 km
Leominster 23.4 miles37.7 km
Ludlow 15.9 miles25.6 km

Neighbouring places

Norbury Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
Lydham Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
Wentnor Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
Bishop's Castle Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
Colebatch Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
Myndtown Parish 3.8 miles6.2 km
Churchstoke Built-up area 3.9 miles6.3 km
Lydbury North Parish 4.3 miles6.9 km
Chirbury and Worthen Ward 4.4 miles7.1 km
Ratlinghope Parish 4.5 miles7.2 km
Chirbury with Brompton Parish 5 miles8 km
Worthen with Shelve Parish 5 miles8.1 km

Example postcodes in More

SY9 5DT, SY15 6AY, SY9 5GB, SY9 5HH, SY15 6EE, SY9 5HP, SY15 6AX, SY9 5HL, SY9 5HW … See all

Transport links

Birmingham International Airport 52 miles83.7 km
Liverpool John Lennon Airport 55.4 miles89.1 km
Church Stretton Railway Station 7.3 miles11.8 km
Broome Railway Station 8.7 miles14 km

Hotels near More Ad

The Dragon Hotel 5 7.4 miles12 km
The Bucks Head Hotel 3 7.1 miles11.4 km
Netley Hall 4 9.8 miles15.8 km

Local points of interest

Clun Forest Forest 8.1 miles13 km
Welshpool Stadium 10.9 miles17.6 km
Powis Castle Estate 11.2 miles18.1 km
Strata Marcella Abbey Historic site 11.8 miles19 km
Kerry Hill Hill 12.4 miles20 km
Bomere Wood Forest 13.6 miles21.8 km
Ludlow Racecourse Recreation 13.7 miles22.1 km
Greenhous Meadow Stadium 14.3 miles23 km
Latham Park Stadium 14.6 miles23.5 km
Clee Hills Hill 15.4 miles24.8 km
Attingham Estate 16.6 miles26.6 km
Viroconium Archaeological site 16.7 miles26.9 km