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View of Long Mynd – Hope Bowdler Hill summit cairn loop from Church Stretton

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View of Long Mynd – Hope Bowdler Hill summit cairn loop from Church Stretton

Hard

29

runners

View of Long Mynd – Hope Bowdler Hill summit cairn loop from Church Stretton

01:24

9.47km

490m

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: October 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.06 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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2

1.06 km

Hope Bowdler Hill Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A stunning trail with views across to Caer Caradoc and the Long Mynd.

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3

2.35 km

Battle Stones on Willstone Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Battle Stones, situated on Willstone Hill adorn the ridge between the towns of Church Stretton and Cardington.

Though their name has been documented since 1623, the historical accounts of …

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4

4.30 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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5

5.16 km

Three Fingers Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

6

7.87 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 …

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7

8.29 km

View from Gaer Stone

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

9.33 km

The Vending Hut, Gaerstone Farm, Church Stretton

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Contactless but also takes cash

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B

9.47 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.59 km

3.04 km

2.77 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.29 km

2.64 km

1.47 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Friday 23 October

15°C

6°C

98 %

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