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Sturdy footwear recommended, we completed a 4 mile hike, with a couple of steep rock steps to walk up along the way. Other than the steps, the majority of paths are easily accessible. Can get busy when the weather is very good and if you’re lucky, you may get a treat and see the wild horses.

Beautiful valley but very busy!

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 bike rides that are available in the Long Mynd area. The Ashbrooke River runs through the centre of this stunning valley, and located in its upper reaches is Lightspout Waterfall. The valley is bordered by the steep but moderate hills of Bodbury Hill and Haddon Hill to the north and Burway Hill and Cow Ridge to the south. There is a National Trust car park, information centre, and cafe at the start of the valley, but get there early, especially on summer weekends and bank holidays, as this is a very popular area.

Great little cafe with good coffee

Pleasant enough waterfall, but tends to be busy with visitors.

Route up to the waterfall is being made increasingly idiot proof ("accessible") by National Trust footpath "improvers". Flow over the waterfall is becoming insignificant due to reduced rainfall in recent times. At the height of last summer (2022) it was a mere trickle and already by Feb this year it's barely more!

Can get extremely busy regardless of the weather

National Trust Cafe and toilets. Opening hours: Tuesday 10am–4pm Wednesday 10am–4pm Thursday 10am–4pm Friday 10am–4pm Saturday 10am–4pm Sunday 10am–4pm Monday 10am–4pm