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West Midlands Region

Church Stretton

View of Long Mynd – Hope Bowdler Hill summit cairn loop from Church Stretton

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Church Stretton

View of Long Mynd – Hope Bowdler Hill summit cairn loop from Church Stretton

Moderate

4.8

(11)

77

hikers

View of Long Mynd – Hope Bowdler Hill summit cairn loop from Church Stretton

04:21

13.9km

510m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.67 km

The Vending Hut, Gaerstone Farm, Church Stretton

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Contactless but also takes cash

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2

4.35 km

View of Long Mynd

Highlight • Natural Monument

On this sunny January day you get great view of the Long MYND above Church Stretton. A walk for another day

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3

4.40 km

View from Gaer Stone

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

4.82 km

Hope Bowdler Hill summit cairn

Highlight • Viewpoint

As you wander along the ridge of Hope Bowlder Hill, the panoramic view over Shropshire is absolutely spellbinding and lasts for a mile or so. When the sun begins to …

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5

7.62 km

Caer Caradoc

Highlight • Climb

Caer Caradoc might not be the tallest of the Shropshire Hills but what it lacks in height, it certainly makes up for in character. The iconic hill has a very …

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6

8.55 km

Three Fingers Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

7

8.59 km

Steep climb to Three Fingers Rock

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Brace for a difficult rise of up to 45 degrees and give yourself plenty of breaks to enjoy scenery.

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8

9.14 km

Helmeth Hill and Cwms Road Path

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Very Muddy. Fantastic echo across the valleys.

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B

13.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.60 km

4.76 km

2.16 km

344 m

Surfaces

4.89 km

3.41 km

2.86 km

2.45 km

244 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Sunday 17 May

12°C

5°C

70 %

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