Moderate hike. 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: December 3, 2025

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

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771 m

Pole Bank Viewpoint

Highlight • Summit

771 m

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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1.60 km

Long Mynd Ridge

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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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2.81 km

Wild Ponies of Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Natural

3.14 km

View Down Carding Mill Valley and The Long Mynd

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Rocky path. It is by and large stable so shouldn't cause too much of an issue but some care is required.

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3.55 km

Heather-Covered Trails in Shropshire Hills National Landscape

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If you go up to see the waterfall first, it makes a nice lil loop back around to this section.

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4.60 km

Carding Mill Valley

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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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4.82 km

Carding Mill Valley National Trust Visitor Centre

Highlight • Parking

Essential location if you don’t want to have an accident 😁

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7.08 km

Hopes Wood

Forest

7.80 km

The Owlets

Forest

10.8 km

Cross Dyke

Archaeological Site

12.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.00 km

1.78 km

1.57 km

1.29 km

1.01 km

Surfaces

5.36 km

4.98 km

1.73 km

316 m

142 m

133 m

Elevation

Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

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