Lawley Ridge – Caer Caradoc loop from Church Stretton

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Lawley Ridge – Caer Caradoc loop from Church Stretton

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Lawley Ridge – Caer Caradoc loop from Church Stretton

02:24

17.8km

570m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.02 km

Caradoc Coppice

Forest

5.32 km

Comley Quarry

Highlight • Structure

8.96 km

Lawley Car Park

Highlight • Parking

parking space for few cars, good point for Lawley hikers

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10.1 km

View of Long Mynd

Highlight • Natural Monument

great walk, I would go up the steep side.

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10.1 km

View of Rapeseed Fields in Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

11.0 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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14.0 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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14.0 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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17.8 km

End point

Train Station

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