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Carding Mill Valley – Long Mynd Ridge loop from Shropshire Hills National Landscape

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United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Rushbury

Carding Mill Valley – Long Mynd Ridge loop from Shropshire Hills National Landscape

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Carding Mill Valley – Long Mynd Ridge loop from Shropshire Hills National Landscape

08:41

28.5km

940m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

4.51 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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2

4.97 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

9.35 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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4

10.6 km

Lightspout Waterfall

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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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5

12.4 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

13.2 km

Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint

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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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15.8 km

Cross Dyke

Archaeological Site

18.9 km

Briaryley

Forest

9

19.6 km

Ragleth Hill

Highlight • Summit

Not the tallest hill in the area. It’s really easy to get to from Church Stretton, it’s not far from the train station. It has good views all around. The …

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10

23.5 km

View from Gaer Stone

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28.5 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

7.51 km

3.94 km

1.88 km

1.72 km

1.07 km

115 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

7.18 km

3.50 km

2.90 km

2.39 km

672 m

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Wednesday 21 October

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5°C

12 %

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