Eaton-Under-Heywood is a region situated within the Shropshire Hills National Landscape, offering diverse terrain for outdoor activities. The area is characterized by prominent limestone escarpments like Wenlock Edge, expansive heathland plateaus such as the Long Mynd, and volcanic crags including Caer Caradoc. These varied landscapes provide a setting for several sports like touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, and more.
Eaton-Under-Heywood provides a range of outdoor activities, with 4 routes available across various sports.…
101
Routes
4.5
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Average rating
2012
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4.6
(28)
333
riders
26.3km
02:23
640m
640m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

3.0
(2)
14
riders
31.5km
02:58
790m
780m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.0
(4)
59
riders
26.9km
02:14
650m
650m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(3)
21
riders
42.3km
03:56
1,100m
1,100m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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4.9
(63)
203
hikers
9.46km
03:08
440m
440m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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9
hikers
13.1km
03:43
280m
280m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.8
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99
hikers
13.2km
04:14
520m
520m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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60
hikers
5.81km
02:02
320m
320m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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50
riders
64.1km
03:09
820m
820m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

47
riders
103km
04:46
990m
990m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.0
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27
riders
106km
05:33
1,600m
1,600m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

3.0
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28
riders
69.5km
03:17
730m
730m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.5
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42
riders
15.2km
01:17
330m
330m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

19
riders
27.8km
02:30
710m
710m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

7
riders
21.4km
01:22
240m
240m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
50.0km
04:26
1,280m
1,280m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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29
runners
9.47km
01:24
490m
490m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

24
runners
15.8km
02:05
540m
540m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

18
runners
29.3km
04:08
1,210m
1,210m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

9
runners
6.73km
01:00
350m
350m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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8
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
27.5km
02:01
560m
560m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
20.9km
01:23
410m
410m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Eaton-Under-Heywood, situated within the Shropshire Hills National Landscape, offers diverse outdoor activities. These include touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, jogging, and gravel biking. The region features varied landscapes like Wenlock Edge, the Long Mynd, and Caer Caradoc.
Eaton-Under-Heywood has more than 23,000 visitors who have shared their experiences on komoot. The available routes have an average rating of 4.63 out of 5 stars. There are 4 routes currently listed across various sports.
Yes, Eaton-Under-Heywood offers a range of hiking trails, from gentle paths to strenuous climbs. Popular areas for hiking include Caer Caradoc and Carding Mill Valley. More information on routes can be found in the Hiking around Eaton-Under-Heywood guide.
The Eaton-Under-Heywood area provides diverse landscapes for touring cycling, utilizing quiet country lanes and forestry tracks. These routes offer challenging climbs and panoramic views from elevated points like the Long Mynd. Further details are available in the Cycling around Eaton-Under-Heywood guide.
The Shropshire Hills, encompassing Eaton-Under-Heywood, are known for mountain biking. The Long Mynd features a waymarked network of trails suitable for various skill levels, including the Minton Batch singletrack descent. Dedicated bike trails are also found in Forestry Commission lands like Hopton Woods and Eastridge Woods. Consult the MTB Trails around Eaton-Under-Heywood guide for more.
Yes, Eaton-Under-Heywood offers family-friendly options, particularly for hiking. Carding Mill Valley provides access to gentle walks suitable for families. The region is highlighted as having family-friendly activities.
The region is characterized by limestone escarpments like Wenlock Edge, heathland plateaus such as the Long Mynd, and volcanic crags including Caer Caradoc. Carding Mill Valley, with the Ashbrooke River and Lightspout Waterfall, is another key natural feature. Ancient woodlands and wildflower meadows also contribute to the landscape.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including Cycling around Eaton-Under-Heywood, Hiking around Eaton-Under-Heywood, and MTB Trails around Eaton-Under-Heywood. Guides for road cycling, easy hikes, running, and gravel biking are also available.
Eaton-Under-Heywood provides diverse and dramatic landscapes for road cycling, with quiet country lanes and challenging ascents. Elevated points like the Long Mynd offer panoramic views. The Road Cycling Routes around Eaton-Under-Heywood guide contains more details.
While there is no dedicated official tourism website for the village itself, information about the broader region's outdoor activities can be found on the Shropshire Hills National Landscape website at www.shropshirehills-nl.org.uk. For local accommodation, Eaton Manor Country Estate has a website at www.eatonmanor.co.uk.
Yes, Eaton-Under-Heywood offers easy hiking options, particularly in areas like Carding Mill Valley. This valley provides access to gentle walks suitable for those seeking less strenuous routes. The Easy hikes around Eaton-Under-Heywood guide provides further details.
The Long Mynd is a vast heathland plateau and a prominent natural feature near Eaton-Under-Heywood. It is a prime location for mountain biking and hiking, offering expansive views and challenging terrain. It is a 9-mile (15 km) ridge of pre-Cambrian rock.

