View Down Town Brook Path – Carding Mill Valley loop from Ratlinghope

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View Down Town Brook Path – Carding Mill Valley loop from Ratlinghope

Hard

4.9

(22)

144

hikers

View Down Town Brook Path – Carding Mill Valley loop from Ratlinghope

05:08

17.1km

530m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 10.3 km for 325 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Hostel

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6.28 km

Town Brook Path, Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Natural

Steep but stunning. If it's wet, the ground can be slippery.

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6.43 km

View Down Town Brook Path

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A path offering a beautiful view down the valley. The path itself is stable and fairly comfortable, with some minor rocky outcrops.

Would absolutely recommend it especially during the golden hour.

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8.48 km

Old Rectory Wood

Forest

10.8 km

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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10.8 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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11.0 km

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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12.1 km

Heather-Covered Trails in Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

If you go up to see the waterfall first, it makes a nice lil loop back around to this section.

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12.5 km

View Down Carding Mill Valley and The Long Mynd

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rocky path. It is by and large stable so shouldn't cause too much of an issue but some care is required.

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12.8 km

Wild Ponies of Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Natural

17.1 km

End point

Hostel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.45 km

4.16 km

3.74 km

486 m

249 m

Surfaces

8.09 km

4.61 km

2.35 km

1.12 km

853 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

9°C

4°C

93 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 3.0 km/h

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Comments

March 22, 2024,Hiking Tour

The Burway loop with great. Views of surrounding hills
Get a coffee or. Breakfast at start then your all set for.. a great 2 hours of hiking
Keep a look out for Red kite