Shropshire Hills Guided Walking Tour 2025

Option 1 – Slopes of Caer Caradoc

Distance: 7 miles (11km) 

Ascent: 1,150 feet (360m)

In summary: A lovely route around Church Stretton. Heading across the valley towards the Stretton Hills we wind our way up the Cwms Valley along the scenic path which runs around the slopes of Caer Caradoc Hill.

Highlight: Enjoy the panoramic views of Church Stretton, Long Mynd and Stretton Hills.

Option 2 – Caer Caradoc and Back

Distance: 9.5 miles (15km)

Ascent: 1,700 feet  (520m)

In summary: From Longmynd House we descend to Church Stretton and along the Cwms Valley, from here we’ll ascend steeply to the summit of Caer Caradoc. Descending to the hamlet of Comley we skirt westwards and return through the Village of All Stretton along country lanes and back to the house.

Highlight: Reaching the summit of Caer Caradoc and seeing the Ancient British Iron Age Hill Fort which occupies the entire area. 

Option 3 – The Lawley and Caer Caradoc

Distance: 11.5 miles (18.5km)

Ascent: 2,300 feet (700m)

In summary: A walk that takes in the iconic Caer Caradoc, with on its summit the earthworks of an iron age fort. Followed by ascending the Lawley to walk its fine ridge before heading back west to traverse the lower slopes of the Long Mynd to return to Longmynd House.

Highlight: Walking the ridge of the Lawley providing extensive views.

Option 1 – Batch Valley & New Pool Hollow

Distance: 6 miles (10km)

Ascent: 1,350 feet (480m)

In summary: Walk around the base of Novers Hill before heading higher up onto the Longmynd itself and visiting the extraordinary golf course found as high as any in England. We enter Cardingmill valley via a gentle path down the northern slope to visit New Pool Hollow with its picturesque reservoir before heading back to the house, passing through the peaceful Rectory Woods.

Highlight: Visit some of the oldest fossils ever discovered in New Pool Hollow.

Option 2 – All Stretton and Long Mynd

Distance: 7.1 miles (11.5km)

Ascent: 1,409 feet (431m)

In summary: Walking north along the base of The Longmynd, we pass the source of the famous Stretton Mineral Water to ascend steadily to Plush Hill and onto the ancient drover road known as The Portway. Walking along the heather moorland on the ridge of The Longmynd itself and then descending into Carding Mill valley before heading home to Longmynd House.

Highlight: Descending into Carding Mill Valley, the most famous valley in South Shropshire.

Option 3 – Ashes Hollow, Cwmdale and Carding Mill

Distance:  10 miles (16.5km)  

Total ascent: 2050 feet (620m)

In summary: Leaving from Longmynd House we head through the amazing Ashes Hollow Valley and take in the summit of Pole Bank. We then carry on heading towards All Stretton taking in Cwmdale and return to the house via Carding Mill.

Highlight: Take in multiple valleys on this walk.

Option 1 – Flounders Folly & Wenlock Edge

Option 2 – Norton Camp, three woods, Stokesay Castle

Option 3 – Hopesay Common, Wart Hill, Stokesay

Option 1 – Slopes of Caer Caradoc

Distance: 7 miles (11km) 

Ascent: 1,150 feet (360m)

In summary: A lovely route around Church Stretton. Heading across the valley towards the Stretton Hills we wind our way up the Cwms Valley along the scenic path which runs around the slopes of Caer Caradoc Hill.

Highlight: Enjoy the panoramic views of Church Stretton, Long Mynd and Stretton Hills.

Option 2 – Hope Bowdler & Caer Caradoc

Distance: 9 miles (14km)   

Ascent: 1,950 feet (600m)

In summary: We cross the valley to ascend the long ridge of Hope Bowdler Hill. Our second summit is the distinctive Caer Caradoc Hill.

Highlight: Look out for the Iron Age hillfort on the summit of Caer Caradoc; said to be the site of King Caractacus’s final stand against the Roman invasion.

Option 3 – Around Caer Caradoc & Over the Lawley

Distance: 10½ miles (16.5km)

Ascent: 2,050 feet (620m)

In summary: We follow a track up along the Lawley ridge before reaching the summit of the Lawley where we will get great views over North Shropshire and the Cheshire Plains.

Highlight: Enjoy panoramic views to the North towards The Wrekin, east to Wenlock Edge, and West over the nearby Long Mynd Valley.

Option 1 – Townbrook and Cardingmill Valley

Distance: 6½ miles (10.5km)

Ascent: 1,300 feet (400m)

In summary: Leaving Longmynd House we make our way through Rectory Woods and up the beautiful Townbrook Valley to reach the Long Mynd plateau and its highest point at Pole Bank. We then make our way north along the historic Port Way before descending into the scenic Carding Mill Valley and back to Longmynd House.

Highlight: Relax at the National Trust café in the Carding Mill Valley and enjoy the views of this local beauty spot.

Option 2 – Along the Long Mynd

Distance: 8½ miles (13.5km)

Ascent: 1,450 feet (440m)

In summary: Head to the top of the Long Mynd via Townbrook Valley. We then head south along the ridge to Minton Hill, before returning to our country house via the village of Little Stretton.

Highlight: The beautiful Townbrook Valley and Long Mynd plateau with its 360 degree panoramic views.

Option 3 – Callow Hill, Pole Bank & Adstone Hill

Distance: 12 miles (19km)

Ascent: 2,450 feet (740m)

In summary: Our walks heads out towards Little Stretton before ascending Long Mynd via Callow Hill to reach its highest point at Pole Bank. We then descend the western slopes to Adstone Hill before returning over the Long Mynd and down Townbrook Valley to Church Stretton.

Highlight: The ascent via Callow Hill to Pole Bank is less frequented and gives extensive far reaching views.

Option 1 – Aston on Clun & Stokesay

Distance: 7½ miles (12km) 

Total ascent: 900 feet (280m) 

In summary: Walk from the village of Aston on Clun to Craven Arms. On the way we’ll discover the historic 13th Century church at Hopesay, soak up the views from Hopesay Hill, and visit Stokesay Castle. 

Highlight: Stokesay Castle is a real gem; a 13th Century fortifed manor house that was beseiged during the English Civil War.

Option 2 – Clunton & Hopesay Hill

Distance: 9½ miles (15km) 

Total ascent: 1,500 feet (460m) 

In summary: From Clunton walk over Merry Hill to join the Shropshire Way. We continue past the pretty village of Hopesay to Stokesay Castle then beside the River Teme to Craven Arms. 

Highlight: Explore the tranquil landscape of the Clun Valley. In the words of AE Housman, “Clunton and Clunbury, Clungunford and Clun, are the quietest places under the sun.” 

Option 3 – Bury Ditches Fort & Hopesay Hill

Distance: 11½ miles (18km) 

Total ascent: 1,900 feet (575m) 

In summary: From Clunton walk through Steppleknoll Wood and then on to Bury Ditches Hill Fort. We continue past the pretty village of Hopesay to Stokesay and the Craven Arms. 

Highlight: Explore the tranquil landscape of the Clun Valley and Bury Ditches Hill Fort.