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Carding Mill Valley – Long Mynd Ridge loop from Church Stretton

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Carding Mill Valley – Long Mynd Ridge loop from Church Stretton

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Carding Mill Valley – Long Mynd Ridge loop from Church Stretton

01:59

6.12km

250m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

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184 m

Ridge Path to Long Mynd

Highlight • Viewpoint

As the name states, this is the sketchy ridge path, the one thats not so sketchy unless its blowing a gale, and chucking it down with rain.. a much quieter …

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297 m

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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1.34 km

Heather-Covered Trails in Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

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

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1.75 km

View Down Carding Mill Valley and The Long Mynd

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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2.08 km

Wild Ponies of Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Natural

2.37 km

Trig Point on Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Monument

3.81 km

Long Mynd Ridge

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Long Mynd is a 7-mile long ridge of the Shropshire Hills, a place of heather-clad moorland and far-reaching views. Its highest point is Pole Bank at 516m.

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5.24 km

View of Carding Mill Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

It’s a view from Burway Road. Very nice especially during golden hour.

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6.12 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.59 km

2.20 km

981 m

256 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.42 km

1.41 km

1.30 km

1.18 km

784 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 3 July

21°C

13°C

12 %

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Carding Mill Valley – Long Mynd Ridge loop from Church Stretton

Ridge Path to Long Mynd

Carding Mill Valley

Heather-Covered Trails in Shropshire Hills National Landscape

View Down Carding Mill Valley and The Long Mynd

Wild Ponies of Shropshire Hills

Trig Point on Shropshire Hills

Long Mynd Ridge

View of Carding Mill Valley

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