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Caer Caradoc & the Long Mynd loop from Church Stretton — Shropshire Hills

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Caer Caradoc & the Long Mynd loop from Church Stretton — Shropshire Hills

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Caer Caradoc & the Long Mynd loop from Church Stretton — Shropshire Hills

08:23

27.6km

900m

Hiking

Embark on a challenging 17.2-mile (27.6 km) hike through the Shropshire Hills, gaining 2960 feet (902 metres) of elevation over approximately 8 hours and 22 minutes. This difficult loop from Church Stretton takes you across varied terrain, from stony tracks and grassy hills to woodland paths and the distinctive volcanic…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Shropshire Hills AONB

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Start point

Train Station

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4.89 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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4.96 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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7.99 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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21.4 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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22.2 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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27.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.8 km

8.26 km

1.75 km

810 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

8.54 km

4.27 km

1.96 km

1.80 km

705 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Saturday 5 September

22°C

11°C

16 %

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Caer Caradoc & the Long Mynd loop from Church Stretton — Shropshire Hills

Caer Caradoc Iron Age hillfort

Caer Caradoc

Lawley Ridge

Long Mynd Ridge

Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint

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