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Carding Mill Valley – Long Mynd Ridge loop from Church Stretton

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Carding Mill Valley – Long Mynd Ridge loop from Church Stretton

Moderate

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Carding Mill Valley – Long Mynd Ridge loop from Church Stretton

04:10

14.2km

390m

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 7, 2026

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.80 km

Carding Mill Valley Tea Room and Visitor Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Much of the Carding Valley and Long Mynd area is owned and managed by the National Trust. As a result, not only are the paths well maintained but there's a …

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1.84 km

Carding Mill Valley National Trust Visitor Centre

Highlight • Parking

Essential location if you don’t want to have an accident 😁

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2.06 km

Carding Mill Valley

Highlight • Gorge

Carding Mill Valley is a stunning valley that runs north-west out of the charming village of Church Stretton. It is the gateway to a plethora of gentle walks, hikes, and …

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3.36 km

Lightspout Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Rather than following the main route up to the top of the Long Mynd, you can take a left fork up Lightspout Hollow, a narrow, steep-sided valley leading up to …

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4.46 km

Wild Ponies of Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Natural

4.74 km

Trig Point on Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Monument

5.75 km

Long Mynd Ridge

Highlight • Natural Monument

This glorious heather ridge stretches for 7 miles (11 km) and is the most beloved of all the Shropshire Hills. There are several small yet deep valleys cut into the …

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6.57 km

Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The top of Long Mynd is a flat plateau and, as such, there is not a distinct summit. However, Pole Bank is the highest point on the ridge and is …

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9.14 km

Cross Dyke

Archaeological Site

11.6 km

Rudges

Forest

12.1 km

The Owlets

Forest

14.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.30 km

2.23 km

1.89 km

1.57 km

1.12 km

1.05 km

Surfaces

5.51 km

4.24 km

2.51 km

1.11 km

540 m

238 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Friday 8 May

16°C

5°C

42 %

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Carding Mill Valley – Long Mynd Ridge loop from Church Stretton

Carding Mill Valley Tea Room and Visitor Centre

Carding Mill Valley National Trust Visitor Centre

Carding Mill Valley

Lightspout Waterfall

Wild Ponies of Shropshire Hills

Trig Point on Shropshire Hills

Long Mynd Ridge

Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint

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