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Long Mynd Ridge Path – Long Mynd Ridge loop from Ratlinghope

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Long Mynd Ridge Path – Long Mynd Ridge loop from Ratlinghope

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Long Mynd Ridge Path – Long Mynd Ridge loop from Ratlinghope

02:17

18.2km

570m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

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Start point

Parking

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1.47 km

Long Mynd Ridge Path

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The Long Mynd ridge is a brilliant and exposed place to take a run, at 7 miles (11.3 km) in length you can run one end to the other and almost always have a constant breeze to keep you cool.

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7.59 km

Ridge Path in Shropshire Hills

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A nice shallow climb along a ridge that can be vary windy due to the layout of the surrounding landscape, not much of a challenge but great to get new …

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7.60 km

Ridge Path to Long Mynd

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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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7.72 km

Carding Mill Valley

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Carding Mill Valley is owned and managed by the National Trust. It's in the centre of the Shropshire Hills AONB and a perfect starting place for a run, with trails …

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9.76 km

Hopes Wood

Forest

12.0 km

Ashes

Forest

16.5 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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18.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.02 km

7.45 km

1.47 km

701 m

478 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.06 km

4.47 km

3.68 km

3.34 km

1.58 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Wednesday 15 July

27°C

9°C

0 %

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Long Mynd Ridge Path – Long Mynd Ridge loop from Ratlinghope

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