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Caer Caradoc – Hope Bowdler Hill summit cairn loop from Church Stretton

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West Midlands Region

Caer Caradoc – Hope Bowdler Hill summit cairn loop from Church Stretton

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Caer Caradoc – Hope Bowdler Hill summit cairn loop from Church Stretton

04:14

13.2km

520m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.47 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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2

2.00 km

Three Fingers Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

3

2.86 km

Caer Caradoc Iron Age hillfort

Highlight • Historical Site

The summit of Caer Caradoc boasts a fine example of an Iron Age hill fort. Here, you can explore the ancient ditches that soldiers used to defend against Roman invaders …

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4

2.94 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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5

11.6 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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6

12.1 km

View from Gaer Stone

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

12.1 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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8

13.1 km

The Vending Hut, Gaerstone Farm, Church Stretton

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Contactless but also takes cash

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B

13.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.34 km

3.12 km

2.75 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.52 km

4.33 km

2.77 km

858 m

756 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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