Bayston Hill

Civil Parish in Shropshire

England

Bayston Hill

View east from the Lyth Hill Country Park Credit: Mat Fascione

Bayston Hill is a civil parish located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated approximately three miles south of the county town of Shrewsbury. The parish covers an area of about 5.7 square miles and is home to a population of around 6,500 people.

The village of Bayston Hill itself is located on the A49 road, which connects Shrewsbury to Hereford. The area is primarily residential, with a mixture of housing types including detached houses, semi-detached houses, and bungalows. There are also a few small businesses and shops scattered throughout the village.

Bayston Hill benefits from several amenities and facilities, including a primary school, a medical practice, a supermarket, and a post office. The village also has a recreational park, which includes a children's playground and sports fields.

The surrounding countryside of Bayston Hill offers beautiful views and opportunities for outdoor activities. The nearby Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty provides opportunities for hiking, cycling, and exploring the picturesque landscape.

Transport links in Bayston Hill are convenient, with regular bus services connecting the village to Shrewsbury and other nearby towns. The nearest railway station is located in Shrewsbury, providing access to further destinations across the country.

Overall, Bayston Hill is a pleasant and well-connected village, offering a quiet and picturesque place to live within close proximity to the amenities and attractions of Shrewsbury.

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Bayston Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.670982/-2.765072 or Grid Reference SJ4808. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View east from the Lyth Hill Country Park

Mat Fascione

View east from the car park at the Lyth Hill Country Park

On the horizon is the Wrekin, a 407 metres (1,335 ft) hill near Telford.

Mat Fascione

Dobbies Garden Centre, from Bayston Hill Services

Christopher Hilton

Petrol station shop, Bayston Hill Services

Christopher Hilton

Old alignment, A49

In the late 1960s there was a fair bit of work on straightening out the A49 between Shrewsbury and Hereford. However just south of here the work stopped and there is to this day a very windy bit of road. The old loop was gated.

Richard Webb

Muck spreading in field adjacent to Meole Brace Estate, Shrewsbury

Lots of work going on here to reenergise this large arable field. The muck being spread gave a very country air to the suburbs of Shrewsbury!

Andrew Shannon

Closed church in Bayston Hill

This is the old Christ Church, which is now being converted, presumably to a “desirable dwelling”. Lovely old building which needs preserving. There is the old school building next door, also converted to a very desirable dwelling.

Andrew Shannon

The Burgs Hill Fort, Bayston Hill

This shows part of the substantial ramparts of an Iron Age hill fort. Prominent and large, yet largely unseen from the main road travelling through Bayston Hill.

Andrew Shannon

Commanding view from The Burgs Iron Age hillfort

Looking southeast towards Wenlock Edge on the horizon. Much of the land in the middle distance has been heavily quarried for stone and sand, hence the scars on the landscape. The main railway route to South Wales is in the foreground.

Andrew Shannon

On The Burgs Iron Age hillfort

Large flat top surrounded by oak trees and many years worth of scrub and brambles. Although it was a very windy day, this seemingly exposed spot felt sheltered and warmed by the huge ramparts.

Andrew Shannon

Bayston Hill quarry

This is the south eastern corner of this large quarry, where the processing plant is and where the final product is stockpiled. The rail track in the foreground is the main route to South Wales.

Andrew Shannon

Former sand and gravel quarry

Extensively quarried landscape south of Bayston Hill. This is now a peaceful spot, with wildflowers and wildlife taking advantage of its quietude.

Andrew Shannon

Bomere Farm

A working farmyard, full of all sorts of farming gear, old and new. The footpath runs through here - today dry, but this would be a mud bath after heavy rain.

Andrew Shannon

Bayston Hill quarry

This is viewing the northern end of the quarry, where a new processing plant and facilities are being built. This quarry is just getting bigger and bigger and bigger!

Andrew Shannon