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Lawley Ridge – Caer Caradoc loop from Church Stretton

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Lawley Ridge – Caer Caradoc loop from Church Stretton

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Lawley Ridge – Caer Caradoc loop from Church Stretton

02:24

17.8km

570m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.02 km

Caradoc Coppice

Forest

5.32 km

Comley Quarry

Highlight • Structure

8.96 km

Lawley Car Park

Highlight • Parking

parking space for few cars, good point for Lawley hikers

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10.1 km

View of Long Mynd

Highlight • Natural Monument

great walk, I would go up the steep side.

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10.1 km

View of Rapeseed Fields in Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

11.0 km

Lawley Ridge

Highlight • Trail

Combine this with a walk over Caer Caradoc and you will have a fine day's outing with stunning panoramic views of the Shropshire hills.

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14.0 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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14.0 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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17.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.13 km

4.22 km

1.79 km

1.41 km

1.17 km

Surfaces

9.10 km

4.91 km

1.46 km

1.21 km

1.04 km

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

26°C

12°C

67 %

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Lawley Ridge – Caer Caradoc loop from Church Stretton

Comley Quarry

Lawley Car Park

View of Long Mynd

View of Rapeseed Fields in Shropshire Hills

Lawley Ridge

Caer Caradoc

Caer Caradoc Iron Age hillfort

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