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West Midlands Region

Church Stretton

Carding Mill Valley – Cow Ridge loop from Church Stretton

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Church Stretton

Carding Mill Valley – Cow Ridge loop from Church Stretton

Easy

4.7

(9)

91

hikers

Carding Mill Valley – Cow Ridge loop from Church Stretton

01:02

3.52km

100m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

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51 m

Carding Mill Valley Tea Room and Visitor Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Much of the Carding Valley and Long Mynd area is owned and managed by the National Trust. As a result, not only are the paths well maintained but there's a …

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2

384 m

Ridge Path in Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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396 m

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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509 m

Carding Mill Valley

Highlight • Gorge

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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5

1.80 km

Cow Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

WOW, them views are breath-taking!!! What an amazing place.

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6

2.21 km

Old Wooden Pier on the Lake

Highlight • Lake

7

2.23 km

Carding Mill Valley Reservoir and Wild Swimming Spot

Highlight • Lake

superb picnic and wild swimming spot!

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8

3.43 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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3.52 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.05 km

972 m

225 m

193 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.76 km

638 m

596 m

392 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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