Day 9 - Ludlow to Ellesmere

A good start today as we headed out to Wenlock Edge. Some steady climbs took us upwards but it did not look as daunting up close as it did the previous night as we approached Ludlow and could see the edge in the distance. We climbed up a small valley that was very peaceful and quiet, with lovely houses and views. Only the last part got really steep. Down to Church Stretton and then on to Shrewsbury, which took us quite a while to negotiate our way through. We decided to stop at Ellesmere as the last 22 miles to Minera (Eileen's) was more hilly and finished with a long pull up which we thought would be better approached fresh tomorrow. We had some difficulty finding accommodation in Ellesmere, the first place was very rough, the second was full but The Red Lion had a room and did food.