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Hope Bowdler

Caer Caradoc – Hope Bowdler Hill summit cairn loop from Church Stretton

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United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Hope Bowdler

Caer Caradoc – Hope Bowdler Hill summit cairn loop from Church Stretton

Moderate

4.8

(20)

99

hikers

Caer Caradoc – Hope Bowdler Hill summit cairn loop from Church Stretton

04:14

13.2km

520m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.47 km

Steep climb to Three Fingers Rock

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Brace for a difficult rise of up to 45 degrees and give yourself plenty of breaks to enjoy scenery.

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2

2.00 km

Three Fingers Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

3

2.86 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 and look inside the cave where they would have sheltered from the strong winds and storms. There are breathtaking panoramas here for you to enjoy, too.

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4

2.94 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 distinctive shape with jagged volcanic crags erupting from its steep sides. After a challenging climb to the 1,506-foot (459 m) summit, you're rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views over Long Mynd, The Lawley and Church Stretton; a view that stretches for miles over the Shropshire countryside.

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5

11.6 km

Hope Bowdler Hill summit cairn

Highlight • Viewpoint

As you wander along the ridge of Hope Bowlder Hill, the panoramic view over Shropshire is absolutely spellbinding and lasts for a mile or so. When the sun begins to set, Caer Caradoc is bathed in a romantic golden light; illuminating its distinctive shape and ancient hill fort spectacularly.

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6

12.1 km

View from Gaer Stone

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

12.1 km

View of Long Mynd

Highlight • Natural Monument

On this sunny January day you get great view of the Long MYND above Church Stretton. A walk for another day

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8

13.1 km

The Vending Hut, Gaerstone Farm, Church Stretton

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Contactless but also takes cash

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B

13.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.43 km

3.07 km

2.73 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.52 km

4.30 km

2.74 km

929 m

743 m

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Thursday 7 May

15°C

6°C

58 %

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