Ride the Marches line with Arriva Trains Wales

Take the train into the heart of this unspoilt borderland with its big river valleys, tumbling streams and rolling upland. Walking in the valleys of the Severn, Onny, Teme and Wye is also a popular pastime, and you can use the connecting bus network to explore even further afield.

The Shropshire and Herefordshire Marches are one of the few remaining truly peaceful backwaters of Britain. As well as the spectacular scenery, the area offers historic county towns such as Shrewsbury and Hereford to explore at leisure, together with stops such as Church Stretton, Craven Arms, Leominster and Ludlow, all of them steeped in history and places to visit.

And there are attractions to suit all tastes along the line, including Hereford Cider Museum, Secret Hills Discovery Centre, Ludlow Castle, Stokesay Castle and much more.