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The Shelsleys
Three miles from Clifton along the banks of the River Teme are to be found The Shelsleys, three hamlets comprising Shelsley Beauchamp, Shelsley Walsh and Shelsley Kings. One of the most beautiful parts of the Teme Valley, once famous for its Blossom Trail, it is a quiet and scattered community visited occasionally by walkers and fishermen but generally a haven of tranquillity. Although The Shelsleys are quiet today the area is steeped in bloody history.
Shelsley
Walsh is the home of Britain's oldest
motor sporting event. The event was first held in 1905 before racing
on public roads was banned, except for the war years racing has taken
place here every year since (see Events page). The hillclimb was originally
leased to the Midland Automobile Club by Montague Taylor, who lived
in the 16th century Court House, The hamlet of Shelsley Kings stands above the river, and offers some of the finest views of this part of the Teme valley. The River Teme itself is 75 miles long and rises on Cilfaesty Hill, near Newtown in Wales. It was once a milled river but today only one remains ( near Ludlow) and the river level is consequently much lower. No craft are allowed on the water and there are few public footpaths, making it one of the most unspoilt stretches of water in Britain. The Shelsleys enjoy one of the most picturesque of the river's meanders. The Shelsleys Parish Council: Chairman - Anthony Champion; Clerk - Jan Speyer. Click here to read a summary of the last meeting.
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